Stephen Ellison II brings steady back-end help for Austin Peay
Stephen Ellison II is a compact, physical defensive back whose recruiting profile pointed to reliable footwork, a solid backpedal, and enough instincts to react cleanly when plays develop in front of him. In high school at Oakland, he was a productive tackler, which suggests he can contribute in run support and as a steady open-field defender; the bigger question for Austin Peay is how his athletic ceiling translates against faster college receivers. He looks like a fit for a defense that values discipline, effort, and sure tackling more than flashy ball-hawking.
