Andre Ellington facts for kids
Ellington with the Cardinals in the 2017 NFL preseason
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | February 3, 1989 Moncks Corner, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 199 lb (90 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Berkeley (Moncks Corner, South Carolina) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Clemson (2008–2012) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2013 / Round: 6 / Pick: 187 | ||||||||||||
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Andre DeAngelo Ellington (born February 3, 1989) is a former American football player. He played as a running back. Andre played college football at Clemson University. He was later chosen by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Andre Ellington grew up in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He went to Berkeley High School. There, he was a star player on the Stags football team. In his senior year, he ran for 1,822 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. He also scored four more touchdowns from catching passes and returning kickoffs. Overall, he gained 2,519 yards that year. ESPN ranked him as one of the top football prospects.
Andre was also a talented track and field athlete. He ran the 100 meters in 10.97 seconds. He also competed in the 200 meters and was part of the 4 × 100 meter relay team. After high school, Andre chose to play for Clemson. He had offers from many other big universities too.
College Football Journey
Andre Ellington spent five years at Clemson University. He redshirted his first year in 2008. This meant he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to gain experience and keep an extra year of eligibility.
Starting Strong: Freshman Year
In 2009, his first year playing, Andre showed his skills. He gained 546 total yards. He had a great game against Middle Tennessee, rushing for 72 yards.
Sophomore Season Highlights
As a sophomore in 2010, Andre was recognized as one of the best players in his conference. He rushed for 686 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. He also caught 12 passes for 109 yards and another touchdown. He had an impressive game against Auburn, rushing for 140 yards.
Junior Year Success
In 2011, Andre had an even better year. He rushed for 1,178 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. He also caught 22 passes. His strong performance earned him second-team all-conference honors. In the 2011 ACC Championship Game, he helped Clemson win by rushing for 125 yards and a touchdown. This was a big win for the Tigers. Later, in the 2012 Orange Bowl, he rushed for 116 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown run.
Senior Season and College Records
Andre's final college season in 2012 was also very successful. He rushed for 1,081 yards and scored eight touchdowns. He also caught 14 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown. He was named first-team all-conference. Andre finished his college career as one of Clemson's top rushers ever. He had 3,436 rushing yards, which was fourth all-time for the school. He also had 33 rushing touchdowns, ranking third. Andre graduated from Clemson in December 2012. He earned a degree in parks, recreation, and tourism management.
College Stats at a Glance
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| Season | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||||||||
| Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | |||||
| 2009 | 68 | 491 | 7.2 | 55 | 4 | 11 | 55 | 5.0 | 12 | 0 | ||||
| 2010 | 118 | 686 | 5.8 | 71 | 10 | 12 | 109 | 9.1 | 22 | 1 | ||||
| 2011 | 223 | 1,178 | 5.3 | 74 | 11 | 22 | 109 | 5.0 | 19 | 0 | ||||
| 2012 | 212 | 1,081 | 5.1 | 68 | 8 | 14 | 232 | 16.6 | 52 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 621 | 3,436 | 5.5 | 74 | 33 | 59 | 505 | 8.6 | 52 | 2 | ||||
Professional Football Career
Joining the NFL: Pre-Draft
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||||
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| 5 ft 9+1⁄4 in (1.76 m) |
199 lb (90 kg) |
31 in (0.79 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.61 s | 1.57 s | 2.64 s | 34.0 in (0.86 m) |
10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) |
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| All values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Before the NFL draft, players go through tests at the NFL Scouting Combine. Andre ran the 40-yard dash in 4.61 seconds. Many people thought he would be picked earlier in the draft. However, he was selected in the sixth round. The Arizona Cardinals chose him as the 187th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.
Time with the Arizona Cardinals
Andre scored his first NFL touchdown in his second game with the Cardinals in 2013. He caught a pass from quarterback Carson Palmer. Later that season, he had an amazing game against the Atlanta Falcons. He rushed for 154 yards, which was the most by any player that week. He finished his first NFL season with 652 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He also caught 39 passes for 371 yards and another touchdown.
In 2014, Andre injured his hip and missed the end of the season. He still managed to rush for 660 yards and three touchdowns. In 2015, the Cardinals added more running backs to the team. This meant Andre had a smaller role. However, he made the most of his chances. He rushed for 289 yards and three touchdowns on only 45 carries. This showed he was very efficient. In one game against the Seattle Seahawks, he scored the game-winning touchdown with a 48-yard run.
In 2016, Andre was the third running back for the Cardinals. He played in all 16 games that season. In 2017, the Cardinals announced that Andre would change his position to wide receiver. He was later released by the Cardinals in November 2017.
Playing for the Houston Texans
After leaving the Cardinals, Andre was picked up by the Houston Texans in November 2017. He finished the 2017 season with a total of 55 rushing yards and one touchdown. He also had 39 catches for 369 receiving yards.
Brief Stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In February 2019, Andre signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, he was released by the team in August 2019 before the season started.
NFL Career Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 2013 | ARI | 15 | 1 | 118 | 652 | 5.5 | 80 | 3 | 39 | 371 | 9.5 | 38 | 1 |
| 2014 | ARI | 12 | 12 | 201 | 660 | 3.3 | 22 | 3 | 46 | 395 | 8.6 | 81 | 2 |
| 2015 | ARI | 10 | 2 | 45 | 289 | 6.4 | 63 | 3 | 15 | 148 | 9.9 | 32 | 0 |
| 2016 | ARI | 16 | 0 | 34 | 96 | 2.8 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 85 | 7.1 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | ARI | 8 | 0 | 15 | 53 | 3.5 | 14 | 1 | 33 | 297 | 9.0 | 24 | 0 |
| HOU | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 29 | 0 | |
| Total | 65 | 17 | 418 | 1,752 | 4.2 | 80 | 10 | 151 | 1,368 | 9.1 | 81 | 3 | |
Personal Life
Andre Ellington has a cousin named Bruce Ellington. Bruce was also an NFL wide receiver. They even played on the same team, the Houston Texans, in 2017.
