High School
Prepped at Bucklin High School (Kan.) … coached by Brad Estes … lettered and started all four years … served as team captain for three years … earned all-conference honors as an offensive lineman, linebacker and kicker … collected first team all-district honors … competed in basketball, baseball and track and field … served as a captain for basketball … class valedictorian … achieved status as Kansas Regents Scholar and KU Honor Scholar.

Personal
Born in Kingsdown, Kan., on August 27, 2001 … son of Will and Laura Ellis … has an older brother Cy and younger brother Drew … enjoys farming and hunting.