Returns for his final season as a part of the defensive front...

2007 (Junior): Saw limited action due to an early season injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season...played in four games...had 16 total tackles on the season (8 solo, 8 assisted)...had 5 tackles vs. Edward Waters, 3.0 for a loss of 15 yards, 1 sack for a loss of 12 yards, and one pass break-up.

2006 (Sophomore): Started in all 11 games...had a career high 10 tackles vs. St. Augustine's College...had a stout 2.5 tackles for a loss of 23 yards and recorded two sacks for a loss of 23 yards vs. Edward Waters...finished the season with 50 tackles (7 solo, 43 assisted), 6.5 for a loss of 44 yards, and 4.0 sacks for a loss of 35 yards...

2005 (Freshman): Saw limited action in 4 games...had 7 tackles on the season...3.0 for a loss of 6 yards...

High School/Personal: Transferred from South Carolina State University...played at Wiliston-Elko High School...1st team defense...named Region 7 Player of the Year...volunteered as a little league basketball and baseball coach...aspires to become a teacher and coach...son of Willie and Rosa Bates...full name - Elijah Lamar Ashley...born 3-29-86.

ASHLEY'S CAREER STATISTICS

Yr. GP Solo Ast. Total TFL-Yds.

2005 4 1 6 7 3.0-6

2006 11 7 43 50 6.5-44

2007 4 8 8 16 3.0-15

Total 19 16 57 73 12.5-65