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BruceEllington

WRWR#0NE Patriots

5'9" • 200lbs • 35y/o

Overall Grade '18: 68.3; 55th/96 - WRs
Receiving Yards '18: 224; 94th/96 - WRs
Touchdowns '18: 1; 82nd/96 - WRs
Yds / Reception '18: 7.2; 95th/96 - WRs

Bruce

Ellington

NE Patriots

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/23/2026

Bruce Ellington was a wide receiver for the New England Patriots who earned a 68.3 overall PFF grade in the 2018 season, 55th among 96 qualified wide receivers. His PFF receiving grade of 68.3 ranked 53rd among 96 qualified wide receivers.

He hauled in 31 receptions on 42 targets for 224 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns. Ellington averaged 7.2 yards per reception on the season.

He generated 110 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 3 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 4.9 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams

Year

Detroit Lions

2018

Houston Texans

2017 - 2018

San Francisco 49ers

2014 - 2016

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Season Stats

2018

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

TARGETS

94th/96 WRs

RECEPTIONS

83rd/96 WRs

RECEIVING YDS

224

94th/96 WRs

RECEIVING TDS

82nd/96 WRs

Receiving

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Rank

Pass Snaps

189

Targets

Routes Run

175

Receptions

Receiving Yards

224

Receiving Touchdowns

Drops

Yards Per Reception

7.2

Yards After Catch per Reception

3.5

Passer Rating When Targeted

93.8

Average Depth of Target

4.9

Rushing

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Run Snaps

Carries

Rushing Yards

Rushing Touchdowns

Yards per Attempt

Forced Missed Tackles

BruceEllington

Summary Bio

Career

PFF Grades

Season Stats

Receiving

Rushing