Dez Ellis
Dez Ellis is a four-star recruit from Wisner, LA, out of Franklin Parish (No. 410 in the 2026 class) who has not played in LSU's 8 games this season.
Where Ellis comes from
- Wisner, LA
- Franklin Parish
- Franklin Parish is about 150 miles from Tiger Stadium (LA)
- Four-star, No. 410 in the 2026 class.
Where Ellis fits
LSU lists 22 defensive backs this season.
LSU defensive backs with a game this season
LSU is 6-2, No. 15 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Alabama, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Franklin Parish
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lane Kiffin
Pass share
47.3%
299 pass / 333 run
Plays / game
79.0
8 games
Team sack rate
4.3%
328 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, fast tempo.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive back for LSU -- now projected at an All-Conference level in coverage.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
LSU has produced 7 All-Conference defensive backs and 2 All-Americans. 19 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Mansoor Delane was one of them, an All-American.
Joined LSU in 2026
- 2026 LSU KiffinYear 1 · Games –
- High school Franklin ParishWinnsboro, LA · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 410 in the 2026 class. Signed with LSU.Also from Franklin Parish: Chris Addison (Mississippi State), Tavon Bell (Arkansas State) and Javion White (Houston).
2026
- Signed with LSUFour-star, out of Franklin Parish