Bruce Ellington
WR, South Carolina · 2014 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #106 (SFO)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
WR (WR group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 40.4% of the time (718 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 44 of ~80 possible regular-season games from 2014 through 2018 (~55%). Last NFL season: 2018.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #58 overall (#10 at his position), but he lasted until pick #106: teams let him slide 48 spots past that ranking.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (654 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
23 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (2,127 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
South Carolina: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.45 40-yard dash at 197 lbs: faster than 57% of WRs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 44 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 7 |
| Passing | undefined/1, 0 yds, undefined TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 11 att, 54 yds, 1 TD |
| Receiving | 79 rec, 769 yds, 5 TD |
| Defense | 2 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2018 |
The 2014 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2014 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position WR | 40.4% n=718 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Slid 32+ picks past ESPN's rank | 53.2% n=654 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 9", 197 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.45 s |
| Bench press | 15 reps |
| Vertical | 39.5" |
| Broad jump | 120" |
| 3-cone | 6.69 s |
| Shuttle | 3.95 s |
| Arm / hand | 31" / 9.5" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #58 overall (#10 WR) |
Picked around him 2014 redraft
| 103 | Devonta Freeman | redraft #22 |
| 104 | Jalen Saunders | redraft #210 |
| 105 | Bryan Stork | redraft #111 |
| 107 | Justin Ellis | redraft #66 |
| 108 | Cassius Marsh | redraft #106 |
| 109 | Ross Cockrell | redraft #80 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.