Early years

Ebert was born in Willard, Ohio. Since then he has lived in Brooklyn, Ohio, Perrysburg, Ohio and Hilliard, Ohio where he attended Hilliard Darby High School.

College career

During college he played for Northwestern Wildcats as a wide-receiver and was an All-Big Ten selection his senior year.

Professional career

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots selected Ebert in the seventh round (235th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. He was released on August 31 during the final cuts of the pre-season.

Philadelphia Eagles

Ebert was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on September 13.

Second stint with Patriots

On November 27, Ebert tweeted that he was "heading back to where it all began." Shortly thereafter, it was reported that the Patriots were expected to re-sign him; the signing was announced the next day.

On April 29, 2013, it was announced that Ebert was released by the Patriots.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Ebert was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on May 22, 2013.

He was later released on August 30 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 1. He was promoted to the active roster on September 14. He registered his first career reception in Week 2 against the Oakland Raiders.

He was involved in numerous roster transactions over the season, and was signed to the active roster on November 23.

He was released on May 12, 2014.

Atlanta Falcons

Ebert signed with the Atlanta Falcons on July 22, 2014.

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