Dynasty League Spotlight:Bruce Ellington, WR South Carolina – 2014 NFL Draft
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Bruce Ellington, WR South Carolina Gamecocks

Height: 5’9″
Weight: 196 pounds
40 yard dash: 4.45 (projected)
NFL Comparison: Percy Harvin

Scouting Notes: Ellington was a two-sport stud at South Carolina, playing the point in basketball in addition to being the Gamecocks’ most clutch receiver. He did a top-notch job in both respects. Ellington was the top scorer on the basketball squad, and he led all Gamecock receivers with 49 catches for 775 yards and eight touchdowns in 2013.

Thankfully for us outside of South Carolina, he has decided to go pro in football. Not a lanky player by any means, Ellington uses quick bursts of speed and athleticism to get a leg up on defenders and separate. Once he gets his hands on the ball, his impeccable balance takes over. Ellington looks more “running back” than “receiver” after the catch, changing direction on a dime and parrying would-be tacklers with ease. His adroitness on the field shouldn’t surprise anyone who is familiar with his similarly talented cousin Andre, who is the starting running back for the Cardinals.

Fantasy Outlook:

Like another former Gamecock, Ace Sanders, Ellington has the skills to make a fantasy impact in year one of his career. And similarly to Sanders, he will most likely play out of the slot. I liken him more to a Percy Harvin-type because of his build, though, as Ellington has about 20 pounds and two inches on Sanders. There are a slew of receivers in this year’s draft – as we get closer, it’s looking like the historic influx of juniors is resulting in a big, deep monster at the WR position in 2014, and Ellington appears to be getting lost in the shuffle.

If his play in the NFL is anything like what I’ve seen on tape, Ellington will rise to the top before too long. What may be Ellington’s greatest boon is his ability to stay healthy, which could get him playing time quickly in the pros. A durable skill position player is worth his weight in gold in the NFL.