Justice Ellison is an American former college football running back who currently serves as the assistant running backs coach of the Indiana Hoosiers.
Early life Ellison attended Flint Hill School in Oakton, Virginia. He was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
College career Wake Forest As a freshman in 2020, Ellison ran for 113 yards on 30 attempts. In 2021, he rushed 107 times for 541 yards and seven touchdowns, while also totaling seven receptions for 37 yards and a touchdown. In 2022, Ellison rushed for 699 yards and six touchdowns on 170 carries, while also hauling in six receptions for 62 yards. In 2023, he rushed for 548 yards and a touchdown on 120 carries, while also hauling in ten receptions for 61 yards, earning third-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honors. After the season, Ellison entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Indiana Ellison transferred to play for the Indiana Hoosiers. In week 8 of the 2024 season, he rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries in a win over Nebraska. In week 9, Ellison ran for 123 yards and a touchdown in a win over Washington.
College statistics Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD 2020 Wake Forest 8 0 30 113 3.8 1 1 3 3.0 0 2021 Wake Forest 11 0 107 541 5.1 7 7 37 5.3 1 2022 Wake Forest 13 10 170 699 4.1 6 6 62 10.3 0 2023 Wake Forest 11 10 120 548 4.6 1 10 61 6.1 0 2024 Indiana 13 7 159 848 5.3 10 13 90 6.9 0Career 56 27 586 2,749 4.7 25 37 253 6.8 1
Coaching career On March 8, 2025, Ellison announced his retirement from playing football, and joined his alma mater, Indiana, as a quality control coach on Curt Cignetti's staff. During the 2025 season, the Hoosiers went 16-0 and won the Big Ten title and the 2026 CFP National Championship. Ellison now serves as an assistant running backs coach for the Hoosiers.
References
External links Wake Forest Demon Deacons bio Indiana Hoosiers bio