Ely Wilcox

Enters his sixth season in the Pitt State program in 2026 ... An All-MIAA performer in 2025 ... A veteran on the defensive line who will be expected to be a front-line performer this fall. 2025: Started in all 13 games for the Gorillas on the defensive line ... Named honorable mention All-MIAA ... Finished the season with 35 tackles (14 solo) with 5.5 tackles-for-loss, 3.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries, two pass breakups and a pair of fumble recoveries ... Recorded a season-high five tackles (two solo) against No. 12 Northwest Missouri (Nov. 15) ... Recovered a fumble and returned it 25-yards for a touchdown against Central Missouri (Nov. 8). Redshirted. Started in nine of the 13 games he appeared in for the Gorillas on the defensive line ... Finished the season with 22 tackles (11 solo), 4.0 tackles-for-loss, 3.0 sacks and a fumble recovery. Saw limited action. Redshirted. A first-team Kansas Class 4A All-State performer as a senior at Augusta High School ... A three-year All-League honoree for the Orioles. Born January 2, 2003 ... Son of Ryan and Mandy Wilcox ... A construction management major.