Ellis Lankster | West Virginia Scouting Report

Strengths:
Good athlete...Adequate size and bulk...Tough, physical and aggressive...Reliable tackler...Flips his hips well...Plays faster than he times...Good hands and ball skills...Elusive in the open field...Still improving and has some upside ... Can also contribute as a return man.

Weaknesses:
Doesn't have a lot of Division I experience...Has run into some trouble off the field...Timed speed is just average...Needs to keep his weight in check...Can be late to react at times...Has to continue getting stronger.

Notes:
Transfer from Jones County (Miss.) Junior College where he was an All-American return man and also blocked four field goals...Was arrested and charged with receiving and transferring stolen goods in 2007...Entered a pre-trial diversion program but his junior year was derailed as he was forced to serve a three game suspension to start the season...Was barely on the radar prior to the 2008 campaign but won a starting job and had a great year...Averaged 24.4 yards on 8 Kick Returns / 8.6 yards on 20 Punt Returns...Best chance to make a roster may come on special teams...Emerging prospect who really helped his draft stock as a senior after entering the year with a undraftable grade.

Career Statistics
Year	GP	TKL	PBU	INT	YDS
2005	JUCO	-	-	-	-
2006	JUCO	-	-	-	-
2007	9	16	1	1	22
2008	13	68	7	3	38
Totals	22	84	8	4	60