The Ole Miss coaching staff knew the team was losing Butkus Award winner Patrick Willis after the end of the 2006 season and now also must fill several other linebacker positions on the team.

Rory Johnson, a junior with a year of eligibility left, wasted no time after the season in hiring an agent and could also join Willis as a first day selection in the draft next April.

Head coach Ed Orgeron is busy trying to re-build the position and that includes hosting a four star prospect in Oxford next month.

Brian Ellis, the No. 13 rated overall junior college prospect in the nation, confirmed Tuesday that he plans on taking an official visit next month.


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