University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Enters his final year at the collegiate level listed as one of two starting cornerbacks for the Jaguar defense ... One of three individuals recognized for showing the most improvement in the strength and conditioning program during spring drills ... Was a team captain for the Red squad at the annual spring game, helping it to a 24-21 win ... In the first scrimmage of the spring, intercepted two passes, broke up another and was credited with three solo stops including a sack.

As A Junior (2014): Played in every game, making three starts ... Recorded 26 stops, broke up two passes, and had a hand in a pair of takeaways with an interception and a fumble recovery ... Credited with 18 tackles against Sun Belt Conference opponents ... In first start as a Jaguar against Troy collected a career-best seven stops, sharing the coaches’ weekly defensive back honors ... Had five tackles, including an assist behind the line of scrimmage, and a pass break up in victory over Texas State that made USA eligible to compete in a postseason bowl ... Recorded three solo stops at South Carolina, following up with a pair of tackles against both Navy in the regular-season finale and Bowling Green at the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl ... First career interception came in win at Appalachian State, finishing with two unassisted stops in the contest as well ... Also finished with two tackles at Arkansas State.

As A Sophomore (2013): Posted 21 total tackles and a pass defensed while appearing in all 12 contests ... Credited with three stops on six occasions, collecting a trio of unassisted tackles against Tulane, Troy, Arkansas State and Navy ... Finished with three stops in win over Western Kentucky ... Made one solo tackle at Tennessee ... Had an assisted stop in season-ending victory over Sun Belt Conference co-champion Louisiana-Lafayette.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2012): Made his collegiate debut against Florida International.

As A Freshman (2011): Was a redshirt ... Earned the coaches’ scout team award on defense following Henderson (Ark.) State victory.

High School Highlights: Earned three letters, starting the final two-and-a-half seasons, at McGill-Toolen HS ... Ranked 85th nationally as a cornerback and among the top five at the position in Alabama by ESPN.com ... Earned two stars from both Rivals.com and Scout.com ... Among the top 150 cornerbacks in the country according to Scout.com ... Had two tackles and two passes broken up in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic, including defending a pass on the game’s final play in overtime to secure the win for Alabama ... Was selected first-team 6A all-state and all-region (4A-6A) by the Mobile Press-Register after his senior year ... Credited with 34 tackles and intercepted six passes his final season as the Yellow Jackets finished 7-4 overall and qualified for the state 6A playoffs ... As a junior, posted 29 stops and added five interceptions to help McGill to a 7-4 mark and a berth in the state playoffs ... Earned a starting slot midway through his sophomore season as the Yellow Jackets posted a final 9-3 record after advancing to the second round of the state playoffs ... Lettered four times in basketball and baseball as well.

Personal: Full name is Ellis Alonzo May ... Born Sept. 21, 1992, in Mobile, Ala. ... Son of Ellis Sr. and Monique May ... Favorite movie is “Friday” ... Favorite teams are the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Heat ... Favorite athlete is Deion Sanders ... Favorite musical artist is Lil Wayne ... Favorite food is chicken ... Favorite subject is math ... Originally committed to Kentucky, and was also recruited by Southern Mississippi, Minnesota, Louisiana Tech, Memphis, Middle Tennessee and Northern Illinois ... Received his bachelor’s degree in leisure studies in May, is working on a second degree in communication.