Former Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Brooks Ellis, who played at Fayetteville High School, has signed a free agent contract with the New Patriots according to an announcement on the team's website.
Ellis, a team captain for the Razorbacks as a junior and senior, led the team with 83 tackles last season when he also had a 47-yard interception return for a touchdown against TCU. He had 7 tackles for losses totaling 41 yards last season along with 5 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery.
Ellis finished his Arkansas career with 41 starts, 290 tackles, 4 interceptions and 13 pass breakups.