Scout.com > Wake Forest Signee Profile: Derricus Ellis Story URL: http://wakeforest.scout.com/2/726855.html Spencer Cagle DeaconSports.com Feb 6, 2008 A look at 2008 Wake Forest defensive end signee Derricus Ellis out of Rome, Georgia. Profile: Derricus Ellis Height: 6’2 Weight: 235 40: 4.8 Position: Defensive end Senior Stats: 1,123 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns; 57 tackles 4 sacks defensively Awards: Rome News-Tribune All-Area team; Team’s MVP Chose Wake Forest Over Offers From: Duke, Vanderbilt Why Wake Forest?: “I visited Wake a lot since my brother, Chantz McClinic, goes there. When I went up there I liked the coaches. I loved the fan support and everything. I get to play college football at a great school for academics so I get the best of both worlds.” Copyright © Scout.com and DeaconSports.com