Fred Ellis returns to the Golden Bears coaching staff for an eighth season as offensive line coach.
During his initial stint, from 2011-2015, Ellis' work with the offensive line produced outstanding results. Miles won two Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships and played in another league title game. The Golden Bears also had 10 All-SIAC selections during his tenure, including four-time pick Terrance Owens, who made the First Team three times. In 2014, Miles rushed for more than 203 yards per game, second in the conference, and in 2015, the school led the league in rushing yards per game.
After a one-year hiatus, he returned in 2017 and Miles picked up right where it left off with him in charge of the O-Linemen. The Golden Bears produced two All-SIAC selections, allowed the second-fewest sacks in the conference, and led the league in rushing. Another All-SIAC selection was added in 2018 as Miles won another league championship.
In 2008, Ellis began his coaching career coaching tight ends at Jackson State. In 2009, he moved to Stillman, where he coached the offensive line. During his tenure with the Tigers, his line opened holes for future NFL running back Quinn Porter, who led Black College Football in rushing as a senior, and allowed the fewest sacks in the SIAC.
Ellis was a two-time All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection on the offensive line at Tuskegee, earning First Team honors in 2000 and a Second Team selection in 2001. He is married and has two children, Joshua and Kendall.
