Levine Toilolo #83 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after catching a short pass against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 13, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Getty Images/John McCoy
Rhett Ellison had just 18 receptions last season, but when he announced his retirement from the NFL last week he drained the Giants of much more than statistical production. Ellison was a veteran leader in a room filled with mostly young players, a strong blocker who helped the running game, and a technically-sound example for the others at his position.