Combine: DNP

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  (as a TE)  Too small to be a full time contributor, but could become a pass-catching weapon.

From nfl.com - Intriguing prospect who never really found a consistent position in college, but contributed as a tight end and could play the role of a hybrid H-back type player in the NFL. Runs well for his size and crafty at getting open, catching the ball, and moving up the field. Not a deep threat and is most productive on short first downs. Could be a late-round flier.

A powerful mover who is tough to bring down once he has the ball. Relies on strength in routes to separate at the last moment and get open. He has a little bit of shake to him once he has the ball, and can overpower tackling linebackers..

Slow / has to rely on his strength when running routes against linebackers. Some concern whether he can match up with more athletic (but similarly strong) NFL linebackers.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Plays hard. Tough guy mentality / likes to hit. Will catch in traffic and secure ball while getting hit. High motor guy. Carries the ball out away from frame at times and will need to protect the ball better.

Better-than-average blocker. Strapped-up and tough. Has worked in-line, flexed out wide and from the FB position. More natural-looking as an in-line blocker but continues to improve in space. Nice first step when working in-line. Good leverage locks on and typically sustains well. Can improve angles as an ISO blocker. When in position, has strong POA skills. Good initial pop / usually keeps his feet driving after initial contact. "

Limited experience as an inside runner (12 career carries). Adequate initial burst. Some initial pop but must run with better pad level. Vision and patience are decent at best.

Robotic  route runner. Must work on getting in and out of breaks /struggles to get off of press. Quicker than fast. Good body control for size Ball skills are above average for position. Will fight the ball a bit, but is mostly reliable as a short-yardage pass-catcher. Can adjust and pluck on the run. Not much of a weapon after catch. Takes time to get going up the field. Runs hard and will bust through attempted arm tackles.

Combine: Forty: 4.88|

Pro Day - His father was a player at USC and played in NFL. Ellison was used as a FB last season but probably will be moved back to tight end in the NFL. He grades out as a third-day selection. He ran 4.75- and 4.81-second 40-yard dashes, had a 32 1/2-inch vertical jump, 9-foot-3 broad jump, 4.40-second short shuttle and 7.16-second 3-cone drill. He also worked out in individual drills.

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  (as a TE)  His toughness will earn him a roster spot. He should be able to rotate-in at fullback, H-Back or on the line and pitch in on special teams as well.

From nfl.com - Hybrid fullback/tight end benefitting from a light TE class, projecting to be one of the first off the board. A bruiser with a punishing frame/ reliable blocker both inline and out of the backfield. Equally reliable out of backfield and working upfield Will likely be selected in the middle rounds by a team looking for a physical player who can bring a workmanlike attitude to the facility and to special teams.

Quick off the LOS for his size / understands how to stem to avoid jams. Decent route runner who will get covered but can separate at the top of routes. He catches nearly everything in his path and is a very good blocker inline. But not very fast or quick-twitch (evident when running deep routes or working upfield). Labors to move at times and can struggle in hard moves on his routes.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - (Almost all attributes listed here are as a receiver). Average route runner. Not an explosive athlete but fluid getting in and out of stem and creating separation vs. underneath man-coverage. Good balance and strength to ward off contact and get to proper area with routes. Natural feel for soft spots vs. zone coverage. Good instincts / will work to open window if first window is closed.

Natural hands /catches the ball away from frame. Can pull in tough grab down low but lacks the body control and athleticism to consistently make tough catch that's high and away in the strike zone.

As a runner, he has enough top-end speed to factor in down the middle of the field. Not much of a threat after the catch. Shifty / runs hard but lacks elusiveness and won't make many defenders miss in space. "

Tough enough to do the dirty required by the position. Will work the middle of the field and secure the ball in traffic. Takes pride in his assignments and works to execute them.