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Versatile athlete that moved from defensive line to offensive line in the spring • Has a chance to make an impact this season at guard.
2008: Played in every game either on special teams or as a reserve defensive end and had six tackles, including three primary stops and three assists • Had two tackles in the win at Rutgers • Played well in Carolina's win over McNeese State with four tackles and a 6-yard tackle for loss • Also forced a fumble that Carolina recovered.
2007: Played in six games with a season-high 11 snaps vs. James Madison and
NC State • Had three tackles and a tackle for loss on the season • Made his
biggest play of the year when he dropped a Maryland runing back for a 4-yard
loss on first and goal, eventually forcing the Terps to kick a field goal.
South Columbus High School
High school teammate with Bryan Dixon • Ranked the No. 18 player in North
Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 25 player in North Carolina by
The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 51 defensive tackle in the country
and the No. 17 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • All-area selection
by The Wilmington Star-News • Three-year starter • Recorded 65 tackles as a
senior • Helped lead South Columbus to a 12-2 record and the quarterfinals
of the state 2-A playoffs • Posted 65 tackles, 16 tackles for losses and
five sacks as a junior, helping lead South Columbus to a 9-2 record •
Coached by Joey Price.
Personal
Son of Larry and Bobbie Elleby • Born April 25, 1988 • Communications major •
Would most like to appear on the reality show "Big Brother" • Has a tattoo of Jesus
Christ carrying a cross, representing "anything is possible" • Favorite cartoon character is Batman • Would most like to appear on the cover of GQ • Has always been a Carolina fan since he was a kid • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Mayflower • Says the best thing about Carolina is "We are a family."
