Craig Ellis (gridiron football)


Craig Ellis is a former gridiron football running back and slotback who played ten seasons in Canadian Football League for five different teams. He also played two seasons in the National Football League. Ellis played college football at San Diego State University.
In 1977 he set a Los Angeles City Single Game Rushing Record, 25-carries, for 367 yards, 7-Touchdowns.
In 1984 he was the first running back in History to lead the CFL with 91-receptions for 871 yards.
In 1985 he lead the CFL in receptions with 102-receptions, 977 yards, and tied Joey Walters Saskatchewan-single season record *first running back to catch 102-receptions.
In 1990 he lead the CFL in receptions with 106-receptions, 1654 yards.
Ellis finished his career with 88-touchdowns 11th all time CFL