Mike McElroy

Mike McElroy

Player Profile

Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Lowell, Mich.

High School:
Lowell

Height / Weight:
6-1 / 199

Position:
S

Birthdate:
09/13/1988

Experience:
2nd

Updated July 21, 2008

2007: Named to the conference's academic honor roll...As a true freshman, he played in all 14 games and made two starts...First career start was against Illinois State...Had 31 tackles, including 2.5 for loss...Also broke up three passes...Notched a season-high seven tackles at Hampton.

High School: Three-year varsity starter at wide receiver and defensive back...Caught 51 passes for 1,072 yards and 21 touchdowns last season...Picked off 14 passes in the secondary...Returned 11 punts for 183 yards...Led his team to a state championship in 2004...Team captain in 2006...All-state and Grand Rapids Press All-Dream Team selection at defensive back (2006)...All-conference and Detroit News Dream Team wide receiver (2006).

Worth Knowing: Born September 13, 1988 in Lowell, Mich....Son of Bill and Linda McElroy...Father is a teacher and coach, mother is a registered nurse...Pre-major.