Ellis Dillahunt was drafted No. 253 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1988 NFL Draft out of East Carolina. 8 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #253
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 8
The pick
How Ellis Dillahunt came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
8 regular-season games
- Games played
- 8
- Final season
- 19880 years after the draft
Around pick 253
Who came off the board on either side of Ellis Dillahunt.
Colgate
Eastern Kentucky
UCLA
East Carolina in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from East Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ellis Dillahunt in the 1988 NFL Draft
Ellis Dillahunt is a Defensive back out of East Carolina selected No. 253 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1988 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games East Carolina has produced 55 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ellis Dillahunt drafted?
Ellis Dillahunt was selected No. 253 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/ellis-dillahunt.
What college did Ellis Dillahunt play for?
Ellis Dillahunt played college football at East Carolina in the American. See every East Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/east-carolina-pirates.
How did Ellis Dillahunt's NFL career turn out?
8 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/ellis-dillahunt.