Kai Ellis (born August 7, 1980) is an American former Canadian Football League (CFL) defensive end. He most recently played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played collegiately at Washington.

Kai Ellis
Personal information
Born: (1980-08-07) August 7, 1980 (age 44)
Kent, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Kentridge
(Kent, Washington)
College:CCSF (2000)
Washington (2001–2003)
Position:Defensive end
Undrafted:2003
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Washington (2013)
    Assistant defensive line coach
  • Culver–Stockton (2014)
    Defensive line coach
  • West Hills Coaliga (2015–2016)
    Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
  • Briar Cliff (2017)
    Assistant head coach & defensive coordinator
  • Adams State (2018–2021)
    Defensive line coach
  • Adams State (2022)
    Assistant head coach, defensive coordinator, & defensive line coach
  • Adams State (2023)
    Assistant head coach, defensive coordinator, & linebackers coach
Career highlights and awards

Ellis also played for the Calgary Stampeders, Ottawa Renegades, and Montreal Alouettes.

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