Former Robinson receiver Ellingson signed by Bucs

Posted May 22, 2012 by Bill Ward

Updated May 22, 2012 at 11:50 AM

When Robinson High wide receiver Greg Ellingson signed with Florida International University in 2007, Knights coach Mike DePue said the Panthers were “getting a steal.”

Some five years later, looks like DePue was right. Not only did Ellingson go on to become one of FIU’s top receivers, he has found a way to keep playing football as a pro. Ellingson, a first team all-Hillsborough County selection by the Tampa Tribune in 2006, was signed today as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Ellingson was first signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011 but was waived before the start of the regular season. He went on to play in the Arena Football League for the New Orleans VooDoo before being signed today by the Bucs following the release of Tyler Shoemaker of Boise State. Before leaving the VooDoo this season, Ellingson had 33 receptions for 475 yards and eight touchdowns.

Photo: Greg Ellingson from his senior season at Robinson, where he was a first team all-Hillsborough County selection by the Tampa Tribune.