Ellis Lankster

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Ellis Lankster
No. 29 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-06-03) June 3, 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth: Mobile, Alabama
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Career information
High school: Prichard (AL) Vigor
College: West Virginia
NFL draft: 2009 / Round: 7 / Pick: 220
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2008 Second-team All-Big East
Career NFL statistics as of 2014
Tackles: 72
Sacks: 1.0
INTs: 2
Forced fumbles: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Ellis Lankster (born June 3, 1987) is an American football cornerback who is currently a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Bills in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia. He has also been a member of the New York Jets.

College career

Lankster played his freshman and sophomore years at Jones County Junior College.[1] He finished his collegiate career at West Virginia University. He also played in the 2009 Senior Bowl.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

On August 15, 2009, in a preseason game against the Chicago Bears, Lankster intercepted Bears' backup quarterback Brett Basanez twice within a span of 64 seconds. Both turnovers led to touchdowns for Buffalo, ultimately helping them win the game 27-20.[2]

Lankster got some playing time in the 2009 season as a cornerback in nickel defense situations, due to injuries to other defensive backs. Head coach Perry Fewell said of Lankster, "we think he's gotten better every week for us."[3] He finished the 2009 season with five tackles.[4]

Buffalo released Lankster on the deadline for final roster adjustments in the 2010 preseason, September 4.[5]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Lankster was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on October 11, 2010.[6] He did not play for Hamilton during his time with the club, rather he learned the intricacies of Canadian football.[7]

New York Jets

Lankster signed a future contract with the New York Jets on January 5, 2011.[8] He was waived on September 2.[9] He was re-signed to the active roster on October 11.[10] His playing time greatly increased in 2012, including significant assignments covering fast receivers, following an injury to Isaiah Trufant.[11] He was released on September 1, 2014.[12] He was re-signed on September 12.[13] He was released on September 23, 2014.[14]

Buffalo Bills (II)

Lankster signed with the Buffalo Bills on August 17, 2015. The signing marked his return to the team that drafted him. He joined his previous head coach Rex Ryan.[15] He was released by the team on August 31.[16]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (II)

On April 15, 2016 Lankster once again signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[17]

References

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  15. ↑ http://www.buffalobills.com/team/transactions.html
  16. ↑ http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Fred-Jackson-released-by-Bills/9f656200-dc77-4f7d-b750-9c25a1cf5417?campaign=fb_buf_article
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