Kevin Ellison SELECTED BY: Chargers Round 6 (16)

SI Grade 3.20 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his sophomore season. Senior totals included 47/1/7 after 27 tackles and two interceptions the prior year.

POSITIVES: Forceful run-defending safety best in a straight line. Intimidating hitter and aggressively lays his shoulders into ball carriers. Effectively redirects to the action, wraps up tackling and then brings ball carriers down on initial contact. Displays ability covering tight ends that come across the middle and shows a nice move to the ball.

NEGATIVES: Not fluid moving in reverse and struggles in man coverage situations. Marginal burst to the sidelines.

ANALYSIS: Ellison is a well-built defensive back who consistently lays it on the line. He offers potential as a conventional strong safety or in a zone system that reduces his man coverage assignments. Ellison offers starting potential for a coach willing to play to his strengths.

PROJECTION: Third Round