2024: Appeared in 11 games for the Governors at cornerback, where he made four starts… Recorded his first-career tackle for loss against Southern Illinois (Sept. 7)… Had three tackles for loss and a forced fumble at Central Arkansas (Sept. 14)… Intercepted his first pass against Southern Utah (Sept. 28)… Had three tackles and a pass breakup at West Georgia (Oct. 5)… Broke up a pair of passes and had a tackle against Tarleton State (Oct. 26)… Recorded his second interception of the season at North Alabama (Nov. 2)… Had a career-best three pass breakups in addition to five tackles against Abilene Christian (Nov. 9)… Had a career-best six tackles and a 10-yard interception return against Chattanooga (Nov. 23)… Led the Governors and tied for eighth in the UAC with nine total passes defended... Also led APSU and ranked 10th in the UAC with six pass breakups... Ranked third on the team and was tied for fifth in the UAC with three interceptions... Finished the season with 26 tackles, 22 solo stops, four tackles for loss, and one forced fumble.
2023: Played in 11 games at cornerback and on special teams… Had a career-best three tackles in his collegiate debut at Southern Illinois (Sept. 2)… Finished the season with seven tackles… Was tied for third on the team with three total special teams tackles and was tied for second with two tackles on kickoff coverage.
2022:Â Did not see action during the 2022 season.
High School: A wide receiver and defensive back for head coach James Beasley at Hendersonville High School… Helped the Commandos reach the state tournament each of his four seasons, including the state semifinals in 2021, and win region championships in three consecutive seasons… Finished senior campaign with 102 carries for 966 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns and caught 36 passes for 622 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, he recorded 38 tackles, 10 pass breakups, five interceptions, and returned an interception 83 yards for a touchdown… A 2021 Class 6A All-State honoree as an athlete by the Tennessee Football Coaches Association… A 2020 Class 6A All-State selection at defensive back by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.
Personal: Ellis Lee Ellis Jr. is the son of Latoya Rollins Jones… Birthday is Nov. 6… Has a daughter, Zeraylea Grae Ellis… Has two siblings, Ryuan Ellis and Sharnesha Rollins … A leadership science major with a concentration in leading operations.
