Greg Ellis was drafted No. 8 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 176 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 176
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 685th at North Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Greg Ellis came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
176 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 176
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 685th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6596% of career value
- Final season
- 200911 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Greg Ellis.
Nebraska
San Diego State · 1× All-Pro
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
Miami
North Carolina in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#14
Robert Quinn
DE · LAR · 2011
North Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#19
Vonnie Holliday
DE · GB
North Carolina
#18
Donnell Thompson
DE · IND · 1981
North Carolina
#225
Reuben Davis
DE · TB · 1988
North Carolina
#98
Roy Barker
DE · MIN · 1992
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Greg Ellis in the 1998 NFL Draft
Greg Ellis is a Defensive end out of North Carolina selected No. 8 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998 NFL Draft. 176 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Greg Ellis drafted?
Greg Ellis was selected No. 8 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/greg-ellis.
What college did Greg Ellis play for?
Greg Ellis played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Greg Ellis's NFL career turn out?
176 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/greg-ellis.