Tennessee State Quarterback Draylen Ellis
6-0, 175, Jr., Olive Branch, Miss.

Completed 27-of-36 passes for 306 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Tigers’ 37-17 victory over then conference leader Eastern Illinois. TSU remains atop the OVC standings.

Ellis transferred from Austin Peay. In 2020 he was the OVC Freshman of the Year and in 2021 led the OVC in passing touchdowns (19), passing yards (2,625), and total offense per game (268.5).