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
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology82th percentile among WRs · limited sample
15 games · 0 targets
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed46▶
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).
Size64▶
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 Shareno data▶
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
2005 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 71 9/g | 0 | 26 3.3/g | 478 60/g | 1 |
| Away | 7 | 13 2/g | 0 | 16 2.3/g | 292 42/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 63 11/g | 0 | 20 3.3/g | 346 58/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 9 | 21 2/g | 0 | 22 2.4/g | 424 47/g | 1 |
| In wins | 12 | 84 7/g | 0 | 33 2.8/g | 626 52/g | 1 |
| In losses | 3 | 0 0/g | 0 | 9 3.0/g | 144 48/g | 0 |
| On grass | 13 | 71 5/g | 0 | 36 2.8/g | 666 51/g | 1 |
| On turf | 2 | 13 7/g | 0 | 6 3.0/g | 104 52/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 84 6/g | 0 | 42 2.8/g | 770 51/g | 1 |
2005 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NE | 5 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PIT | 2 rec, 68 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Week 1 | MIA | 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 38.3 |
| Week 2 | LAC | 6 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 52 |
| Week 3 | KC | 56 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 44.8 |
| Week 4 | JAX | 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 39.7 |
| Week 5 | WAS | 1 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD | 50.9 |
| Week 6 | NE | 3 rec, 81 yds, 0 TD | 60.9 |
| Week 7 | NYG | 5 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD | 54.4 |
| Week 8 | PHI | 3 rec, 81 yds, 0 TD | 56 |
| Week 10 | LV | 3 rec, 76 yds, 0 TD | 66.8 |
| Week 11 | NYJ | 4 rec, 81 yds, 0 TD | 60.8 |
| Week 13 | KC | 2 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD | 58.1 |
| Week 14 | BAL | 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | 56.3 |
| Week 15 | BUF | 13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 57.5 |
| Week 16 | LV | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 110 yds, 0 TD | 78.5 |
| Week 17 | LAC | 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 39.3 |
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
- Johnnie Lee HigginsWR · 2008
- Chaz SchilensWR · 2008
- Andrew WalterQB · 2008
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- David CarrQB · pick 1
- 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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