Andre Ellington Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Moncks Corner, SC High School: Berkeley Height / Weight: 5-10 / 180 Position: RB Experience: RS Major: Sociology

Ellington Fact: Rated as the #44 player in the nation out of high school by ESPN.com.
Depth Chart Position: Reserve running back

Overview: Young running back who will be in the mix...will challenge for playing time behind C.J. Spiller...named the most improved running back for the 2009 spring practice...had knee surgery in June to repair torn cartilage; he will be ready in August...had an outstanding Spring Game; he had five catches for 41 yards, including a 19-yard receiving touchdown; he also had nine rushes for 29 yards...a capable kick returner...named to the Academic Honor Roll for the 2009 spring semester...fourth on team in the power index (7.33).

2008: Red-shirted.

Before Clemson: Rated as the #44 prospect in the nation by ESPN.com...played in the ESPN/Under Armour All-American game...#6 running back in the nation by ESPN.com...#172 prospect in the nation by Rivals.com...#8 player in South Carolina and #5 all-purpose back in the nation by Rivals.com...#24 running back in the nation by Scout.com...#10 player in South Carolina and #27 running back in the nation by SuperPrep...Shrine Bowl selection...consensus all-state pick...had 1,822 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior; he added four other touchdowns (two receiving, two kickoff return)...had 2,519 all-purpose yards as a senior...coached by Jerry Brown...recruited by David Blackwell...chose Clemson over Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee...born Feb. 3, 1989...majoring in sociology.