Ellerbee played four seasons for the Owls, accumulating 273 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, and five fumble recoveries over the course of his career.[1] Ellerbee was named first-team All-Conference USA for his junior and senior seasons and recorded 238 tackles over that span.[3]
Ellerbee was signed by Atlanta Falcons as undrafted free agent on May 2, 2018, but was waived by the team on September 1, 2018.[5][6]
Los Angeles Chargers
Ellerbee was claimed off waivers by Los Angeles Chargers on September 2, 2018.[7] He made his NFL debut on September 30 against the San Francisco 49ers, playing on special teams.[8] He was waived on October 20, 2018, after appearing in three games with the Chargers.[9]
Seattle Seahawks
Ellerbee was claimed off waivers by Seattle Seahawks on October 22, 2018.[10] He was waived on November 6, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[11][12] He was promoted to the active roster on December 1, 2018.[13] He was waived by the Seahawks two days later and re-signed to the practice squad.[14] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 12, 2018.[15]
On July 27, 2019, Ellerbee was placed on injured reserve.[16] He was waived/injured on August 1, 2020,[17] and reverted to the team's injured reserve list after clearing waivers the next day.[18] He was waived from injured reserve on September 29, 2020.[19]
Houston Texans
On October 12, 2020, Ellerbee was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[20] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[21]
Atlanta Falcons (second stint)
On July 26, 2021, Ellerbee signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[22] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[23][24] The Falcons signed Ellerbee to their active roster on November 18, 2021.[25]