![]() Impressive numbers and accuracy in regard to short and intermediate throws. Dual-threat quarterback who has the ability to beat teams with his legs and his arm. Elevates his play to the highest levels in the biggest moments. Was arguably the best quarterback in the country in 2015, where he earned second-team All-SEC honors. Ultimate competitor on the field with extreme confidence in his abilities. Now it’s up to him to prove he can put everything that transgressed in the past and focus on doing whatever it takes to make a name for himself in the National Football League. Fortunately for Kelly, the Broncos ended his draft slide and selected him with the last pick in the NFL Draft. The amalgamation of all the aforementioned created a downward spiral for the talented signal caller, who eventually slid all the way to the last pick of the draft. His draft status was further complicated when he needed wrist surgery after suffering an injury in private workouts leading up to Ole Miss’ Pro Day in April. Several off-the-field incidents led to the NFL rescinding their offer for him to compete in the annual NFL Combine. ![]() Unfortunately, Kelly tore his ACL and meniscus in a game against Georgia Southern, which would sideline him for the rest of the season and put his overall draft stock in jeopardy. Kelly continued to perform well as a senior and through nine games, he tossed the ball for 2,758 yards and 19 touchdowns. Scouting report for Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly: /ioGhxLizfl- PFF College Football April 11, 2017 Soon after, his name was quickly floated by draft pundits and analysts as first-round caliber - with the prospect of being a top selection if he could continue his success as a senior. With a historic season in the books, Kelly went from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs. Kelly inked himself into the team’s record books and became the first quarterback in the school’s history to defeat Alabama, Auburn and LSU in the same year. He had several impressive games, including an on-the-road win against Alabama, a Madden-like statistical performance against Arkansas (478 yards, 6 touchdowns), a four touchdown performance and victory against LSU and earned Sugar Bowl honors in the Rebels’ victory over Oklahoma State in January. In his first season with the Rebels, Kelly took the SEC by storm and completed 65.1 percent of his passes for 4,042 yards, 31 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. In late 2014, he committed to Ole Miss and promptly earned the team’s starting quarterback job. His single-season campaign at EMCC earned him a shot at redemption. YQpCC8CKrY- Pro Football Focus August 23, 2016 When given more than 2.5 seconds to throw, no returning college QB rated higher than Chad Kelly. For Kelly, success at that low-level of football was just too easy. His high caliber of play led the Lions to an undefeated record and secured them the NCJAA Championship. Kelly then transferred to East Mississippi Community College, where he started all twelve games for the Lions and proceeded to light up the stat sheets, throwing for 3,906 yards, 47 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. In 2014, Kelly had the opportunity to be the team's starting quarterback, but was kicked out of Death Valley for conduct detrimental to the team. In his second year with the Tigers, Kelly saw action in five games, where he passed for only 58 yards and added 117 more on the ground with a touchdown. Joseph's Collegiate Institute in New York, Kelly committed to Clemson University, where he was redshirted in his first season in 2012. And yes, I do believe if Kelly keeps his head on straight and off-the-field incidents at bay, he has all the talent in the world to succeed as a quarterback at the next level and in a few years, could certainly be the man calling the shots for the Broncos’ offense.Ī four-star recruit out of St. All and all, Kelly has the physical tools, on the field swagger and arm talent to become a starter in this league. He was Head Coach Vance Joseph’s favorite quarterback in the entire draft. Irrelevant actually isn’t really irrelevant at all - and in time, could very well prove to be the most relevant quarterback on the team’s roster. A talented player & great competitor who had a lot of success in college.- John Elway April 29, 2017 Finished up our 2017 draft by taking Mississippi QB Chad Kelly.
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