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Andre Ellington

RB

A 6th-round pick (187th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Clemson, Andre Ellington has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2017 with HOU, capping a 5-season NFL career. His 26.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 7th percentile. His yards/carry stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,752 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 199#

College

Clemson

Draft

Rd 6, 187th overall (2013)

Seasons

2013–2017

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
68.8

92th percentile among RBs

10 games · 60 touches

Volume×0.1-0.25
Receiving×0.14-0.55
Total EPA×0.24+0.89
Conversion×0.1+0.94
Ball security×0.06-1.07
Yards/carry×0.12+2.88
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.24

2015 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed31▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst57▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size12▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency91▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry99▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion84▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving23▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security14▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume57▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency88▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017HOU41.21155139369
2016ARI37.314961285
2015ARI68.810289315148
2014ARI26.4126603463952
2013ARI78.6156523393711

Career profile

Andre Ellington has appeared in 62 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: ARI (2013–2016), HOU (2017).

He has rushed for 1,752 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 151 passes for 1,368 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2014 with ARI: 660 yards and 3 touchdowns in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2013: a 78.6, in the 95th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2015 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
134
27/g
1
7
1.4/g
52
10/g
0
Away5
155
31/g
2
8
1.6/g
96
19/g
0
In division3
87
29/g
1
7
2.3/g
56
19/g
0
Out of division7
202
29/g
2
8
1.1/g
92
13/g
0
In wins8
280
35/g
3
12
1.5/g
94
12/g
0
In losses2
9
5/g
0
3
1.5/g
54
27/g
0
On grass8
165
21/g
1
12
1.5/g
121
15/g
0
On turf2
124
62/g
2
3
1.5/g
27
14/g
0
Indoors6
197
33/g
2
7
1.2/g
52
9/g
0
Outdoors4
92
23/g
1
8
2.0/g
96
24/g
0

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB3 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonCAR——
Week 1NO69 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 5DET63 rush yds, 1 TD73.3
Week 6PIT7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD65.3
Week 7BAL21 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 8CLE—40.3
Week 10SEA61 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD85.5
Week 11CIN2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 12SF24 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD50.5
Week 16GB40 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 17SEA2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD39.6

Andre Ellington — common questions

What position does Andre Ellington play?
Andre Ellington is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Andre Ellington played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Andre Ellington has played for ARI (2013–2016), HOU (2017).
Where did Andre Ellington go to college?
Andre Ellington played college football at Clemson.
When was Andre Ellington drafted?
Andre Ellington was selected in round 6, 187th overall, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Andre Ellington scored?
Andre Ellington has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Andre Ellington's ScoutIndex Rating?
Andre Ellington rated 41.2 for 2017, the 23rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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