2010 (Senior): Started the first four games before suffering a season-ending injury against Southern Illinois...had 21 tackles in just four games, including 13 solo stops...had six tackles in each of the first three games...posted four solos and two assists at Penn State and versus Central Connecticut State...had three solos and three assists against Butler...had two solos and an assist versus SIU...earned his third letter.
2009 (Junior): Honorable-Mention All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection...started all 11 games at strong safety...credited with 63 total tackles, including 35 solo stops...ranked second on the team in total and assisted tackles and was third in solo stops...posted three tackles for losses and two sacks...credited with 46 tackles in conference action (eight games)...returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown against Northeastern in the third quarter...had three pass breakups...had at least six tackles in seven contests...recorded a season-high 10 tackles (six solos and four assists) versus South Dakota State...in season finale at North Dakota State had nine stops (three solos and six assists)...biggest play vs. Bison was a pass breakup on a third-down situation in the fourth quarter and YSU trailing with just under five minutes left...had seven stops, including six solos against Austin Peay...credited with seven tackles, including six assists at Northeastern...had seven tackles (five solos and two assists) in victory over Illinois State...also had seven collars (two solos and five assists) at UNI...had six tackles (four solos and two assists), including a tackle for loss at Southern Illinois...had four stops, including three solos against Missouri State...credited with three solo stops in opener at Pitt...had two tackles vs. Western Illinois and one at Indiana State...blocked a punt in the third quarter vs. Austin Peay that helped set up a touchdown...recorded two sacks for 18 yards in losses...sacks were against APSU and SIU and both were for nine yards...credited with 662 snaps played by the coaching staff...had more than 70 snaps against Northeastern (77) and Illinois State (72)...played over 60 on seven occasions...played more than 100 snaps on special teams...used on kickoff, field-goal block and punt return units...named the HBK Defensive Player of the Game versus Northeastern, and Northern Iowa...selected the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game versus Austin Peay...earned his second letter.
2008 (Sophomore): Named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference's All-Newcomer Team...played in all 12 games, starting the final 10 of the season...ranked second on the team with 89 total tackles...had 39 solos and 50 assists...credited with three pass breakups and tied for team-lead with two forced fumbles...had three double-figure tackle games...had highs of 11 against North Dakota State and Liberty...credited with 10 stops at Illinois State...against the Flames, had six solo stops and forced a fumble...against the Bison, had four solos and seven assists...at ISU had four solos and six assists...had nine tackles at South Dakota State and Missouri State...finished with three collars at Ohio State, at Southern Utah and versus UNI...had six tackles and a forced fumble at Western Illinois...finished with five stops, including one for a five-yard loss and had a pass breakup versus Indiana State...credited with four solos against Southern Illinois...had three tackles versus Central State...credited with 713 snaps played, second most on the defense and secondary...64 of his tackles came on rushing plays...named the Hill Barth & King Defensive Player of the Game against SDSU and WIU...earned his first letter.
2007: Sat out the season after transferring from Gardner Webb...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. South Dakota State...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Northern Iowa...named to Gateway Academic Honor Roll.
Gardner Webb: Played in 10 games during 2006 campaign...recorded 21 total tackles, including 13 solo stops...also forced a fumble...had a high of six tackles, including four solos, against nationally-ranked Coastal Carolina...had five tackles and a forced fumble in season opener against Jacksonville...credited with four stops, three solos, at UT-Martin...had two tackles against Wofford and Charleston Southern...recorded one tackle against Tennessee Tech and Liberty...saw action against Appalachian State, Glenville State and VMI...did not play at Southeastern Louisiana...Runnin' Bulldogs were 6-5...coach was Steve Patton.
High School: Highly-regarded safety prospect who played at Maple Heights...helped Division II Mustangs to a 10-1 record in 2005, playing at receiver and safety…had 45 tackles, six pass break ups and an interception on defense…recovered a fumble for a touchdown…rated the No. 77 overall prospect in Ohio by CouchScout.com...Maple Heights was 10-0 in the regular season before losing to Archbishop Hoban in Regional Quarterfinals...Mustangs were 10-2 and reached the Regional Semifinals in 2004...coach was Jeff Rotsky....also competed in track and field.
Personal: Mother is Carla Elliott...has two brothers and a sister...born June 5, 1988...major is psychology.
