Ed Ellis was drafted No. 125 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Buffalo. 54 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #125
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 54
- Career AV
- 77th at Buffalo
The pick
How Ed Ellis came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Buffalo
MAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
54 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 54
- Career approximate value
- 77th among Buffalo picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 229% of career value
- Final season
- 20036 years after the draft
Around pick 125
Who came off the board on either side of Ed Ellis.
Cornell
Ball State
Georgia
James Madison
Other T picks from Buffalo
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ed Ellis in the 1997 NFL Draft
Ed Ellis is a Offensive tackle out of Buffalo selected No. 125 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1997 NFL Draft. 54 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Buffalo has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1997.
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 Ed Ellis drafted?
Ed Ellis was selected No. 125 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/ed-ellis.
What college did Ed Ellis play for?
Ed Ellis played college football at Buffalo in the MAC. See every Buffalo draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/buffalo-bulls.
How did Ed Ellis's NFL career turn out?
54 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/ed-ellis.