Sawyer entered the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and was let go before the regular season. He recorded 82 receptions for 862 yards and six touchdowns in his two years (2008-09) at Southwestern Oklahoma State. Sawyer's collegiate career began at Snow College.

Ellis was an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012. He was released before the regular season. Ellis began playing college football at North Carolina State before he transferred to South Carolina State. The defensive back was a two-time All-MEAC selection at South Carolina State.