{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Tino Ellis | image = Tinoellisep2021dolphins.jpg | caption = Ellis with the Miami Dolphins in 2021 | current_team = | number = 34, 5, 7 | position = Cornerback | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|10|15|mf=y}} | birth_place = Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 1 | weight_lbs = 195 | high_school = DeMatha Catholic {{nowrap|(Hyattsville, Maryland)}} | college = Maryland | undraftedyear = 2020 | pastteams = * New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2020}})* * Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2020|2021}})* * Michigan Panthers ({{USFL Year|2022}}) * Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2023}}) | statleague = NFL | pfr = ElliTi00 }}
'''Tino Ellis''' (born October 15, 1997) is an American former professional football cornerback and model. After playing college football at Maryland, he signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
== Early life == Ellis attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland where he was a 4 star recruit,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tino Ellis, 2016 Wide Receiver - Rivals.com|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2016/tino-ellis-212|access-date=2022-02-21|website=n.rivals.com}}</ref> 2016 Under Armour All-American,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-09-11|title=UA jersey tour: Tino Ellis|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/insider/post/_/id/71684|access-date=2022-02-21|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref> and lead his school to three straight WCAC Championships.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Parker|first=Brandon|date=2015-11-22|title=DeMatha makes it a WCAC football three-peat, hammers Good Counsel, 48-17|language=en-US|work=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/stags-make-it-a-wcac-football-three-peat-hammer-good-counsel-48-17/2015/11/22/4b53dd92-9141-11e5-a2d6-f57908580b1f_story.html|access-date=2022-02-21|issn=0190-8286}}</ref> At DeMatha he was teammates of defensive end Chase Young and running back Anthony Mcfarland Jr. who were both selected in the 2020 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chase Young, two others, the latest DeMatha football players heading to NFL – Streetcar Suburbs News|url=https://streetcarsuburbs.news/chase-young-two-others-the-latest-dematha-football-players-heading-to-nfl/|access-date=2022-02-21|language=en-US}}</ref> He committed to University of Maryland to play college football. At Maryland he was a four-year letterman. His breakout season came in 2018 as a junior, where he started all 12 games and earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors. That year, he led the Terrapins with 11 pass breakups, ranking fourth in the Big Ten. On September 22, 2018, against Minnesota, Ellis recorded five pass breakups, tying the FBS single-game high for that season. His senior season was cut short due to an upper-body injury suffered against Purdue.<ref>{{Cite news|title=DeMatha senior WR Tino Ellis commits to Maryland football is committed to the University of Maryland to play college football, where he was a four-year letterman and a 2018 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection.|language=en-US|work=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/recruiting-insider/wp/2015/07/31/dematha-senior-wr-tino-ellis-commits-to-maryland-football/|access-date=2022-02-21|issn=0190-8286}}</ref>
== Professional career ==
=== New Orleans Saints === Ellis signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 25, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilcox|first=Cody|date=2020-04-25|title=Maryland defensive back Tino Ellis signs with New Orleans Saints after going undrafted|url=https://www.testudotimes.com/maryland-terps-football/2020/4/25/21231113/tino-ellis-2020-nfl-draft-undrafted-free-agent-cornerback-new-orleans-saints|access-date=2022-02-06|website=Testudo Times|language=en}}</ref> He was waived from injured reserve on August 19, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rose|first=Bob|title=Saints Release Rookie CB Tino Ellis|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/saints-release-rookie-cb-tino-ellis|access-date=2022-02-06|website=Sports Illustrated|language=en}}</ref>
=== Miami Dolphins (first stint) === Ellis signed with the Miami Dolphins on October 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tino Ellis: Heads to Miami|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/tino-ellis-heads-to-miami/|access-date=2022-02-06|website=CBSSports.com|language=en}}</ref> On August 31, 2021, Ellis was waived by the Dolphins and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chavkin|first=Daniel|date=2021-08-30|title=Dolphins Cutting Eight Players Including LB Benardrick McKinney|url=https://nfltraderumors.co/dolphins-waive-db-tino-ellis/|access-date=2022-02-06|website=NFLTradeRumors.co|language=en-US}}</ref> Ellis was waived on September 6, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bouda|first=Nate|date=2021-09-06|title=Dolphins Re-Sign WR Isaiah Ford To PS, Cut CB Tino Ellis|url=https://nfltraderumors.co/dolphins-re-sign-wr-isaiah-ford-to-ps-cut-cb-tino-ellis/|access-date=2022-02-06|website=NFLTradeRumors.co|language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Michigan Panthers === Ellis was selected in the 8th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Michigan Panthers. He appeared in nine games during the 2022 season, recording 35 tackles and two interceptions before returning to the NFL for a second stint with the Miami Dolphins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/maryland/Article/Four-Maryland-football-alums-picked-in-USFL-Draft-183334124/|website=247Sports.com|title=Four Maryland football alums picked in USFL Draft|author=Ermann, Jeff|date=February 23, 2022}}</ref>
=== Miami Dolphins (second stint) === On July 27, 2022, Ellis signed with the Miami Dolphins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Move: Dolphins sign Ellis|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-move-dolphins-sign-ellis|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=July 27, 2022}}</ref> He was waived/injured on August 16 and placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|work=MiamiDolphins.com|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-make-roster-moves-x3672|title=Dolphins make roster moves|date=August 16, 2022|access-date=August 17, 2022}}</ref> He was released on August 24. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 10, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|work=USAToday.com|url=https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/10/dolphins-tino-ellis-jaylen-twyman-practice-squad/|title=Dolphins make a number of practice squad moves|date=October 10, 2022|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins sign 7 to future contracts|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-7-to-future-contracts|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=January 16, 2023}}</ref> He was waived/injured on August 21, 2023,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-8-21-23|website=MiamiDolphins.com}}</ref> and placed on injured reserve.
== Modeling ==
Following his career in professional football, Ellis transitioned into the fashion industry, signing with [https://onemanagement.com ONE Management] in their New York City and Chicago markets. He later expanded his representation by signing with [https://nextmanagement.com/miami/men/profile/tino NEXT Management] in Miami. As a model, Ellis has appeared in commercial campaigns for New Balance, Joe Fresh Goods, Under Armour, and Sketchers. In addition to fashion, he has pursued work in physical acting, maintaining a professional profile for productions.
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == * [https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/tino-ellis/7886 Maryland Terrapins bio]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ellis, Tino}} Category:1997 births Category:Living people Category:Players of American football from Baltimore County, Maryland Category:DeMatha Catholic High School alumni Category:American football cornerbacks Category:Maryland Terrapins football players Category:New Orleans Saints players Category:Michigan Panthers (2022) players Category:Miami Dolphins players