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Kermit Ellison was a two-sport All-American in his time at Wheaton, earning the distinction at defensive back for the football team in 1993 and on the track and field squad in 1994. He still ranks high on in the school record books as a sprinter in the indoor 55 meters (6.43), the indoor 200 meters (22.51) and outdoor 100 meters (10.73). As a senior, he ran in the national meet in both the 55 and 100 meter sprints, earning All-American distinction in the 100.
On the gridiron, Ellison made 77 tackles with two fumble recoveries and two interceptions in his 1993 All-American season. His versatility made him a weapon on offense too, as he rushed for a combined 790 yards from 1991-92.
Wheaton head football coach Mike Swider was always impressed by Kermit’s physicality and his blazing speed. “Kermit could flat-out hit you, and he was the fastest defensive back in the conference,” Swider said. “He could run down anyone. He made some game-saving tackles for us.”
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