Dvon Ellies will return to Penn State for his fifth season, the defensive tackle confirmed to the Daily Collegian Monday afternoon.

The senior recorded 15 total tackles and 6 solo tackles in 13 games and 1 start on the 2022 season and he is hoping to potentially build some draft stock by using his fifth year. He has recorded 33 tackles across his career.

Ellies brings a veteran presence back to a team that has been on the fringe over the last couple of seasons and is looking to make the jump in 2023.

The Nittany Lions finished the season 11-2, capping off the season with a win over Utah in the Rose Bowl. They finished the season on a 5-game win streak and will look to carry that momentum into the 2023 season with some key players returning.