He played quarterback, and was a prominent player on the Colgate team during his years there. Ellery earned the status of being a Consensus All-American at the quarterback position in 1913.

While his professional career wasn't extensive in the modern sense, football was taking its earliest shape in that era. There is research that shows he did play some pro football. Information regarding pro teams is fairly limited due to the era he played in.

Huntington's football legacy extends beyond his playing days. He contributed to the sport's formative years, helping to lay the groundwork for its future. His presence on the field during a time of significant change within the sport is noted.

Unfortunately, detailed career statistics for Huntington are sparse. Official, meticulously kept records from that era are often incomplete. However, it is recorded that he was a very well-respected football player from Colgate. His football legacy is more tied to his participation in the building blocks of early American football. Information available shows that he also had a later career coaching football. Due to this, he helped shape future football players and help increase the legacy of the sport.