A.J. Ellis Class: RS Freshman Hometown: San Jose, Calif. High School: Andrew Hill Height / Weight: 5-11 / 180 Position: RB

Fresno State: Explosive player with a great future in the player ... showed great playmaking ability in the spring. (2008) Redshirted.

High School: A versatile and explosive player who is expected to play see action in a variety of ways for the Dogs ... could be used in a role similar to Bulldog MVP Clifton Smith ... Ellis rushed for 1,527 yards and scored 26 touchdowns as a senior and became the first Andrew Hill player since 1997 to earn a Division I scholarship ...led his team to an 8-1-1 record ... averaged 9.73 yards per carry and over 12 yards per reception ... rushed for 244 yards against Yerba Buena and had a season-long 86 yard touchdown run ... played running back and cornerback ... had 43 tackles and two interceptions on defense ... lettered all four years in football ... played in the all-star game ... team captain and team MVP ... had 2,000 total yards, 26 touchdowns, two interceptions and 51 tackles as a senior.

Personal: Born July 12, 1990 ... Audrey Ellis is his mother and Grace Sanchez is his guardian ... enjoys watching and playing football ... came to Fresno State for the opportunity to win ... favorite athletes are Devin Hester and Deion Sanders ... graduated from high school with a 3.1 GPA.