KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football VFL Alex Ellis has been named the 2016 Muscle Milk Male “Athlete of the Year,” as announced at the CPSDA Annual Conference Awards Banquet this past weekend.
The Muscle Milk “Athlete of the Year” Award recognizes one male and one female collegiate, Olympic, professional or tactical (military, police or fire) athlete whose athletic accomplishments, in the opinion of the sports dietitian, reflect dedication to sports nutrition. Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) members nominate one or more athletes who represent the very best of sports nutrition.
Ellis demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sports nutrition during his Tennessee football career. The former quarterback from Delmar High School was originally a walk-on at Tennessee and changed his position to tight end. After Ellis’ years of hard work and determination, UT head coach Butch Jones awarded him a full scholarship in December of 2014.
He played in 26 career games, making 14 receptions for 232 yards and one touchdown. Ellis had the best game of his college career in the Vols’ 45-6 Outback Bowl win over Northwestern on Jan. 1, making three catches for 74 yards, including career-long 42-yard catch.
Ellis signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Tennessee Titans on May 1.
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