2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Did not see any playing time as a member of the squad.

2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see any playing time as a member of the squad.

2006: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Armstrong High School (Minn.) • high school coach was Derek Fisher • named to Tom Lemming’s Prep Report All-American Team • was an all-state and all-metro performer • was a three-time all-area and two-time all-conference selection • converted 18-of-26 field goals (69%) during his career with a long field goal of 47 yards • had 57 touchbacks on 123 career kickoffs for a 46% touchback percentage • averaged 62.7 yards per kickoff and 42.9 yards per punt in 2005 • had 22 career punts downed inside the 20-yard line, including eight each in 2003 and 2004 • had a career-long punt of 69 yards • team captain his senior season • also lettered in basketball, track and weightlifting • selected as a Football Academic Achievement Award winner.


PERSONAL: Sociology major • son of Craig and Debbie Ellestad • born September 8, 1987.