Pro Day ResultsHeightWeight40 TimeHand Size3-Cone6'2"224 lbsN/AN/AN/APOSITIVESA two-year starter at Ole Miss, Kelly transferred there after being dismissed from Clemson and leading East Mississippi Community College to a national title during the 2014 season. The nephew of former NFL quarterback Jim Kelly, Chad doesn't lack natural talent. He is blessed with an excellent arm and impressive movement skills in and out of the pocket. Hes a natural athlete with a quick release and enough arm to open up the playbook. From an arm-talent standpoint, Kellys strength and accuracy are impressive. Hes able to make off-platform throws and let the ball rip on the move with excellent arm angles and strength. Hes poised and athletic when pressured. Kellys timing in the pocket is exceptional, and he has a great feel for when to move, when to tuck-and-run and when to stand in and take a shot. A tough, strong player with a thick build, Kelly wont get timid when pressured. In a scheme that allows Kelly to move and scramble, he could be very dangerous as a passer and as a runner. Kelly is at his best on the move.NEGATIVESKelly was dismissed from Clemson,reportedly tolda bouncer at a bar he would return with an AK-47 and "spray this place", ran onto the field during ahigh school football fightthat his brother was involved in, was photographed on Snapchat in a roomthat appeared to have marijuana, tore his ACL as a freshman at Clemson and tore the other (right) ACL in November. The list of negatives off the field are enough that Kellys invite to the NFL combine was rescinded. With two ACL injuries in the past, Kellys mobility moving forward may be diminished. Kelly is a little bit of a backyard football playeropting to scramble around and make plays instead of making the easy play. He will look to be the hero instead of playing possession football. Kelly can miss big at timesboth high and lowbecause hes so rarely playing from the pocket and going through an actual delivery. Ball placement gets off, and hell struggle to get back in a rhythm. If you take away the off-field concerns, Kelly is an intriguing potential starter. Whether or not he can stay out of trouble remains to be seen.PRO COMPARISON:Mark Sanchez, Chicago BearsFINAL GRADE: 5.70/9.00 (Round 4Starter Traits)Follow your favorite teams and leagues in thenew B/R app. Get the app and get the game.
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