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Inside Linebacker | Senior | Georgia 
Dannell Ellerbe
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 236 | 40-Time: 4.65
Dannell Ellerbe | Georgia Bulldogs
Official Bio

Stars
Strengths:
Very athletic...Great speed and quickness with a burst to close...Tough and physical...Super aggressive...Good tackler who can deliver the big hit...Able to take on and shed blockers...Smooth in coverage with fluid hips...Good pass rusher and blitzer...Offers some positional versatility.

Weaknesses:
Doesn't have the size or bulk that you look for...Marginal instincts and awareness...Will take poor angles to the ball and doesn't play as fast as he times...Lacks great range...Has some issues in space...Wasn't overly productive...Ran into legal trouble off-the-field...Durability  concerns.

Notes:
Redshirted in 2004...Worked as a backup in 2005 and 2006...Took over a starting job in 2007, leading the Bulldogs in tackles while seeing action at all three linebacker positions and earning 2nd Team All-SEC honors...Has a disappointing senior season but was severely hampered by a knee injury...Was suspended for three games in 2006 after being arrested and charged with a DUI, underage possession of alcohol, theft of an automobile and giving false information to police...Could project to the middle or weakside at the next level...Carried a lofty grade heading into the 2008 season and might be getting misevaluated based on his senior film...Talented player with an intriguing set of physical tools who has the ability  to be a starter and excel in the right situation.


Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK PBU INT
2004 RS - - - - -
2005 11 15 3.0 2.0 0 1
2006 10 7 0.0 0.0 0 0
2007 13 93 12.0 4.5 1 1
2008 10 33 6.0 2.0 0 1
Totals 44 148 21.0 8.5 1 3

 


   
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