Trae Elston

About

American football safety who signed with the University of Mississippi Rebels in 2012. A four-year starter, he collected more than 250 tackles over his career and was an All-SEC first team member in 2015.

Before Fame

A two-time first team All-State player in high school, he was a four-star recruit and received scholarship offers from the likes of LSU and Oklahoma State.

Trivia

He was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated in September 2015 after Ole Miss' upset victory over Alabama. His freshman year, he was the first SEC player to be ejected from a game for targeting.

Family Life

His uncle Ron Elston played Madden with Trae to help teach him football growing up. His mother is named Shellah.

Associated With

He played with Chad Kelly during his time at Ole Miss.