Will Prince Miller follow in Dannell Ellerbe's footsteps?

In 2009, former Georgia linebacker Dannell Ellerbe signed as undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens. After impressing coaches in training camp and on special teams, Ellerbe earned significant time on the Ravens defense totaling 41 tackles and an interception. This summer, he is in a battle with Jameel McClain for the starting inside linebacking position along side Ray Lewis.

This spring, another former Georgia player signed with Baltimore after going undrafted. That player was Prince Miller, who turned in a fantastic punt return in his first NFL preseason game:

I hope the Prince Miller story in Baltimore turns out as well as the Dannell Ellerbe story has.

GO DAWGS!!!

DANNELL ELLERBE MAKES A SPLASH FOR RAVENS

As we talked about back in August, former Georgia linebacker was impressing the Ravens staff and linebacker corp, especially since they signed him as a an undrafted free agent (he ended up being the only rookie free agent the Ravens signed).

On Sunday in his third start against the Raiders, Ellerbe got his first career interception just before halftime, and it resulted in a TD by Willis McGahee.

Ellerbe then recovered a fumble in Ravens territory.

Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh said Ellerbe's performance was amazing and the difference in the game.

In a lockeroom interview for Sportscenter on ESPN, Ray Lewis also gave high praise to Ellerbe for his efforts.

This is fantastic for Ellerbe. It's always great to see a Dawg succeed, but it is especially sweet since Ellerbe was overlooked in the draft. Despite his history injuries, I was definitely surprised that he didn't at least get taken in one of the late rounds.

Good luck to Ellerbe and I hope his hard work continues to raise his status in the NFL.

DAMN GOOD DAWG.

Ellerbe Making An Impact At Ravens Camp

I forget which blog I originally saw this link on, but this article from Mike Peterson at the Baltimore Sun is a fantastic thing to see about a loyal Dawg, but unfortunately one that went undrafted. The Carroll County Times in Maryland also wrote another article here about Ellerbe's efforts in camp thus far.

Great quotes from Terrell Suggs on Ellerbe's talent in the Sun article, and Ellerbe speaks in both articles on how going undrafted has affected him.

Make sure to check it out, and let's hope the best for Ellerbe.

Damn Good Dawg.