A 1st-round pick (19th overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Hawaii, Ashley Lelie has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2008 with LV, capping a 7-season NFL career. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 65.8 ScoutIndex Rating, the 85th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 217 catches for 3,749 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Size
6'3", 195#
College
Hawaii
Draft
Rd 1, 19th overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2008
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology92th percentile among WRs · limited sample
16 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed49▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size66▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Ashley Lelie has appeared in 86 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: DEN (2002–2005), ATL (2006), SF (2007), LV (2008).
He has rushed for 172 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 217 passes for 3,749 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with DEN: 1,084 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 65.8, in the 85th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game56 vs KC, 2005 Week 3
- Most receiving yards in a game115 on 5 catches vs IND, 2003 Week 16
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 29 3.6/g | 592 74/g | 5 |
| Away | 8 | 25 3.1/g | 492 62/g | 2 |
| In division | 6 | 21 3.5/g | 422 70/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 10 | 33 3.3/g | 662 66/g | 5 |
| In wins | 10 | 28 2.8/g | 633 63/g | 6 |
| In losses | 6 | 26 4.3/g | 451 75/g | 1 |
| On grass | 14 | 45 3.2/g | 923 66/g | 6 |
| On turf | 2 | 9 4.5/g | 161 81/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 1 | 3 3.0/g | 79 79/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 51 3.4/g | 1,005 67/g | 6 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | IND | 2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | KC | 4 rec, 88 yds, 0 TD | 64.3 |
| Week 2 | JAX | 3 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD | 54.9 |
| Week 3 | LAC | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 67 yds, 1 TD | 70.1 |
| Week 4 | TB | 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 32.4 |
| Week 5 | CAR | 2 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD | 59.9 |
| Week 6 | LV | 2 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD | 57.9 |
| Week 7 | CIN | 6 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD | 68.2 |
| Week 8 | ATL | 6 rec, 94 yds, 1 TD | 69.2 |
| Week 9 | HOU | 4 rec, 81 yds, 1 TD | 75.6 |
| Week 11 | NO | 3 rec, 79 yds, 1 TD | 64.4 |
| Week 12 | LV | 4 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD | 59.4 |
| Week 13 | LAC | -1 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 105 yds, 0 TD | 70.3 |
| Week 14 | MIA | 2 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD | 53.8 |
| Week 15 | KC | 3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD | 46.4 |
| Week 16 | TEN | 3 rec, 88 yds, 0 TD | 64.3 |
| Week 17 | IND | 3 rec, 70 yds, 1 TD | 75.9 |
Ashley Lelie — common questions
- What position does Ashley Lelie play?
- Ashley Lelie is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Ashley Lelie played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ashley Lelie has played for DEN (2002–2005), ATL (2006), SF (2007), LV (2008).
- Where did Ashley Lelie go to college?
- Ashley Lelie played college football at Hawaii.
- When was Ashley Lelie drafted?
- Ashley Lelie was selected in round 1, 19th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Ashley Lelie scored?
- Ashley Lelie has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (15 receiving).
- What is Ashley Lelie's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Ashley Lelie rated 46.5 for 2008, the 54th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- JaMarcus RussellQB · 2008
- Justin FargasRB · 2008
- Darren McFaddenRB · 2008
- Zach MillerTE · 2008
- Michael BushRB · 2008
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- Chaz SchilensWR · 2008
- Andrew WalterQB · 2008
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- Julius PeppersDE · pick 2
- Joey HarringtonQB · pick 3
- Mike WilliamsG · pick 4
- Quentin JammerCB · pick 5
- Ryan SimsDE · pick 6
- Bryant McKinnieOT · pick 7
- Roy WilliamsS · pick 8
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