Justice Ellison

Justice Ellison
Indiana Hoosiers – No. 6
PositionRunning back
ClassSenior
Personal information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolFlint Hill School (Oakton, Virginia)
Career highlights and awards

Justice Ellison is an American football running back for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Early life and high school

Ellison attended Flint Hill School located in Oakton, Virginia. Coming out of high school, Ellison was rated as a two-star recruit where he committed to play college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.[1][2]

College career

Wake Forest

In Ellison's first collegiate season in 2020, he ran for 113 yards on 30 attempts.[3] During the 2021 season, Ellison rushed 107 times for 541 yards and seven touchdowns, while also totaling seven receptions for 37 yards and a touchdown.[4] In the 2022 season, Ellison had a breakout season, rushing for 699 yards and six touchdowns on 170 carries, while also hauling in six receptions for 62 yards.[5] During the 2023 season, Ellison rushed for 548 yards and a touchdown on 120 carries, while also hauling in ten receptions for 61 yards, where for his performance he was named third-team all-ACC.[6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Ellison decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]

Indiana

Ellison decided to transfer to play for the Indiana Hoosiers.[9][10] In week eight of the 2024 season, Ellison rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, as he helped Indiana to a win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.[11] In week nine, Ellison ran for 123 yards and a touchdown, in a win over the Washington Huskies.[12]

College statistics

Season Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
2020 8 0 30 113 3.8 1 1 3 3.0 0
2021 11 0 107 541 5.1 7 7 37 5.3 1
2022 13 10 170 699 4.1 6 6 62 10.3 0
2023 11 10 120 548 4.6 1 10 61 6.1 0
Indiana Hoosiers
2024 12 – 148 811 5.5 10 11 84 7.6 0
Career 55 20 575 2712 4.7 25 35 247 7.1 1

References

  1. ^ Williams, Mason (10 December 2023). "Wake Forest transfer running back Justice Ellison commits to Indiana". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  2. ^ Johns, Les. "Speedy athlete Ellison discusses Wake Forest commitment". 247Sports. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  3. ^ Ankony, Jack (11 December 2023). "Indiana Adds Running Back Justice Ellison From Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Justice Ellison 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  5. ^ Tow, Seth (11 December 2023). "IU lands RB Justice Ellison out of transfer portal". The Daily Hoosier. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  6. ^ Glenesk, Matthew (10 December 2023). "Wake Forest RB Justice Ellison commits to IU football out of transfer portal". IndyStar. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  7. ^ Graham, Andrew (28 November 2023). "Wake Forest running back Justice Ellison enters NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  8. ^ Zembal, Jacey. "Wake Forest RB Justice Ellison set to transfer". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  9. ^ Niziolek, Michael (30 July 2024). "Indiana football RB Justice Ellison is 'embracing every single moment' in his new home". The Herald-Times. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  10. ^ Golden, Todd (4 August 2024). "Indiana Basketball Connection Helped Put Justice Ellison In Cream And Crimson". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  11. ^ Osterman, Zach (1 November 2024). "When IU's high-flying offense stalled, it turned to player they call 'Juice' — and got some". IndyStar. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  12. ^ Garrett, Jhett. "COLUMN: Justice Ellison's leadership powers Indiana football to resilient win over Washington". Indiana Daily Student. Retrieved 2 November 2024.