Greg Elleby

Position:
Offensive Line
Height:
6-4
Weight:
285
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Tabor City, NC
High School:
South Columbus

Versatile player who saw action at both offensive and defensive line during his career.

2010 - Senior Season
Played in the first four games of the season before injuring his knee • Tore his left ACL in the East Carolina game and missed the remainder of the year • Played offensive guard in the season opener vs. LSU, then converted to defensive tackle for the next three games • Assisted on a tackle against Georgia Tech.

2009 - Junior Season
Started four games at guard and played on 284 snaps after moving from defensive line to offensive line in the offseason • Had 15 knock-downs on the season • Posted a 75-percent grade and two knock-downs versus Georgia Southern • Started at Georgia Tech and recorded a 71 percent grade and one knock-down • Started against East Carolina and graded at 77 percent with five knock-downs • Made first career start at offensive guard at Connecticut and posted five knock-down blocks • Also saw action off the bench versus The Citadel.

2008 - Sophomore Season
Played in every game either on special teams or as a reserve defensive end and had six tackles, including three primary stops and three assists • Had two tackles in the win at Rutgers • Played well in Carolina's win over McNeese State with four tackles and a 6-yard tackle for loss • Also forced a fumble that Carolina recovered.

2007 - Freshman Season
Played in six games with a season-high 11 snaps vs. James Madison and NC State • Had three tackles and a tackle for loss on the season • Made his biggest play of the year when he dropped a Maryland running back for a 4-yard loss on first and goal, eventually forcing the Terps to kick a field goal • Redshirted in 2006.

South Columbus High School
Ranked the No. 18 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 25 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 51 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 17 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • All-area selection by The Wilmington Star-News • Three-year starter • Recorded 65 tackles as a senior • Helped lead South Columbus to a 12-2 record and the quarterfinals of the state 2-A playoffs • Posted 65 tackles, 16 tackles for losses and five sacks as a junior, helping lead South Columbus to a 9-2 record • Coached by Joey Price.

Personal
Son of Larry and Bobbie Elleby • Born April 25, 1988 • Communications major • Would most like to appear on the reality show "The Game" • Has a tattoo of Jesus Christ carrying a cross, representing "anything is possible" • Favorite cartoon character is Batman • Favorite food is cheeseburgers • Listens to gospel music before games • Would most like to appear on the cover of GQ • Has always been a Carolina fan since he was a kid • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Mayflower • Person who has had the most influence on his life is his father, Larry , and Joey Price, his high school football coach • Says the best thing about Carolina is "We are a family."