Ellis Johnson (defensive lineman)

Ellis Johnson
No. 62, 61
PositionsDefensive tackle, defensive end
Personal information
Born (1973-10-30) October 30, 1973
Wildwood, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight288 lb (131 kg)
Career information
High schoolWildwood (FL)
CollegeFlorida
NFL draft1995: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played149
Games started89
Tackles356
Sacks51
Interceptions3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ellis Bernard Johnson (born October 30, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons during the 1990s and 2000s. Johnson played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as the National Defensive Player of the Year. He was selected in the first round of the 1995 NFL draft, and played professionally for the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos of the NFL.