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Get to Know: Jay Ellison

Senior defensive tackle anchors strong front

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Kyunnie Shuman - Georgia Southern Athletics

Football | 9/14/2016 11:33:00 AM

Jay Ellison
Defensive Line • Hamilton, Ga.
6-1 • 310

Plans after graduation: 
I want to play in the NFL. If not, I'll find work with my major.
 
What is the hardest part about being a senior? Knowing that this will be your last year playing in Paulson Stadium and leaving all my teammates and friends.
 
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My dad is my biggest inspiration because he is the true definition of a man and a provider.
 
Best advice you have ever been given: The dream is free the hustle is sold separately.
 
Pre-game superstition: Walking the field and standing on the 50-yard line and then ending with a prayer in the end zone.
 
What's your go-to dance move? Two step
 
Most memorable moment of your career at Georgia Southern: My first career sack against South Alabama and first career pick against Idaho
 
Once you're done at GS, how do you want to be remembered? I want to go down as one of the best in GS history.
 
What do you want to say to the fans who have watched you play during your time at Georgia Southern? Thank you for all your support and for being the best fan base in all of college football!
 
If you weren't playing football, what sport would you compete in at the college level? Wrestling
 
Eagle Extras:
Favorite App:
Snapchat and Candy Crush
Favorite TV Show: The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Favorite Movie: The Woods and Friday
Most played song on your iPod: Lil Boosie's No Surrender, No Retreat
Favorite food: Baked Ribs
Who would you like to have dinner with? Ray Lewis
Favorite Georgia Southern game day tradition: The home bus ride
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Jay Ellison

#99 Jay Ellison

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6' 1"
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Players Mentioned

Jay Ellison

#99 Jay Ellison

6' 1"
Senior
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