Ej Lightsey

2024 (Redshirt Sophomore): Saw action in nine games in his first season as a Yellow Jacket … Made first two career starts against Virginia Tech (Oct. 29) and in the Birmingham Bowl vs. Vanderbilt (Dec. 27) … Finished the season with 22 tackles, including a tackle for loss … Returned the first interception of his career 21 yards for a key touchdown in 30-29 win over NC State (Nov. 21) … Had solo tackles in wins over No. 10 Florida State (Aug. 24) and Georgia State (Aug. 31) … Missed the next four games due to injury … Returned to make a tackle at North Carolina (Oct. 12) … Had three stops, including a half-tackle for loss, against No. 12-ranked and eventual national finalist Notre Dame (Oct. 19) … Made two tackles at VT … Played a big role in win over previously unbeaten and No. 4-ranked Miami (Nov. 9) with a career-high six tackles … Had a tackle to go along with the INT return for a TD against NC State … Had two tackles in his return game at No. 6 Georgia (Nov. 29) … Made five stops, including a half-TFL, in Birmingham Bowl start vs. Vanderbilt … Named to All-ACC Academic Team in recognition of his performances on the field and in the classroom. Georgia (2022-23):Attended Georgia from 2022-23 … Did not see game action in 2023 due to injury … Saw action as a reserve LB in four games in 2022, redshirting … Made his collegiate debut in win over Samford and was credited with one solo tackle … Also played in wins over Auburn, Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech … Had two stops vs. Vanderbilt. High School: Rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN … Ranked as the No. 21 inside linebacker nationally by ESPN … Ranked as the No. 52 player in the talent-rich state of Georgia by ESPN … Named Georgia 2A Defensive Player of the Year and first-team all-state as a senior in 2021 … Also a first-team MaxPreps Small Town all-American in 2021 … Helped lead Fitzgerald H.S. to the GHSA Class 2A championship with 13-2 record as a senior … Coached by Tucker Pruitt.