Former UAB Blazer Reynard Pro to Play in Canadian Football League

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Former UAB linebacker, Reynard Ellis is headed to Canada. Ellis was signed to The Edmonton Elks and is expected to leave Alabama early next month just in time for the Elks preseason. The official Canadian Football League (CFL) season kicks off June 6. Ellis hasn’t physically played a down of football since 2022 but has always worked hard which led to the CFL. “I’ve always put-up good stats and made plays on the field but I didn’t always get the recognition I felt I deserved,” said Ellis who appeared in 13 games for the University of Alabama at Birmingham, recording 53 total tackles, in his last season there. “One of the coaches who helped bring me into UAB knew my work ethic and he understood my mindset. He mentioned me to the head coach of the Elks and the coach said he wanted to meet me. After meeting me, he asked to see my film … he called me back that same day and said he wanted to sign me,” said Ellis. Even before being signed, Ellis said he has been working hard as a personal trainer. “I’m the type of person, I...