19 Facts About Ellis Wyms

Ellis Wyms was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL draft.

Ellis Wyms went to Mississippi State and played as a Bulldog.

Ellis Wyms racked up 120 career tackles, with 69 solo tackles.

Ellis Wyms collected 10 quarterback sacks in just 40 career games for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Ellis Wyms started on the defensive line eight times as a senior.

Ellis Wyms was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 183rd pick of the 2001 NFL draft, in the sixth round.

Ellis Wyms did not start a game in the Bucs' Super Bowl-winning season, but he ranked third on the team with 5.5 sacks.

Ellis Wyms registered his first career sack against the Baltimore Ravens.

Ellis Wyms missed the last three games of the season after being placed on injured reserve because of a sprained left knee.

Ellis Wyms had a shortened season in 2004 because of injury.

Ellis Wyms played in six games before leaving on October 23,2004, for injured reserve due to a shoulder injury.

Ellis Wyms eclipsed his career-high tackle mark against the Denver Broncos with 8 tackles.

Ellis Wyms appeared in his 50th career game against the Carolina Panthers on December 11,2005.

Ellis Wyms finished the season with 17 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one pass defended.

Ellis Wyms sacked Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell in their wildcard contest.

Ellis Wyms signed with the Seattle Seahawks before the 2007 season.

Ellis Wyms appeared in 13 games for the team and recorded 11 tackles.

On March 17,2008, Ellis Wyms signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings worth $1.5 million and including a $500,000 signing bonus.

Ellis Wyms contributes to the community through the "Strong Minds, Strong Bodies" program.