
Jabari Ellis brings veteran power and disruptive interior grit to the South Carolina DL
Ellis stands out as a seasoned, high-effort defensive lineman whose value goes beyond raw box-score stats: South Carolina listed him as a team leader and permanent captain, and his Pro Day numbers showed real NFL-caliber explosiveness and strength with a 4.84-second 40-yard dash and 35 bench reps. In 35 games for the Gamecocks, he produced 81 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and two fumble recoveries, including a fumble return touchdown, giving a team a dependable interior presence with toughness, experience, and leadership.[8][14][6][17]