Chad Kelly came into the league as a 7th-round selection (253rd overall) in 2017, drafted out of Mississippi; East Mississippi JC; Clemson. He last played in 2020 with IND, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons.
Size
6'2", 216#
College
Mississippi; East Mississippi JC; Clemson
Draft
Rd 7, 253rd overall (2017)
Seasons
2017–2020
2018 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology50th percentile among QBs · limited sample
1 games · 0 dropbacks
2018 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size23▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength58▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy57▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security47▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance43▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility34▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency68▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume3▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion64▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DEN | 48.7 | 1 | -1 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Chad Kelly has played in 1 regular-season game, all with DEN.
2018 splits
regular season2018 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | LAR | -1 rush yds, 0 TD | 44.5 |
Chad Kelly — common questions
- What position does Chad Kelly play?
- Chad Kelly is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Chad Kelly played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chad Kelly has played for DEN (2018).
- Where did Chad Kelly go to college?
- Chad Kelly played college football at Mississippi; East Mississippi JC; Clemson.
- When was Chad Kelly drafted?
- Chad Kelly was selected in round 7, 253rd overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Chad Kelly scored?
- Chad Kelly has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Chad Kelly's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Chad Kelly rated 48.7 for 2018, the 50th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Case KeenumQB · 2018
- Phillip LindsayRB · 2018
- Emmanuel SandersWR · 2018
- Courtland SuttonWR · 2018
- Royce FreemanRB · 2018
- Devontae BookerRB · 2018
- Demaryius ThomasWR · 2018
- Tim PatrickWR · 2018
Drafted in round 7, 2017
- Stacy ColeyWR · pick 219
- Ifeadi OdenigboDE · pick 220
- Shalom LuaniDB · pick 221
- Jalen MyrickCB · pick 222
- Stevie Tu'ikolovatuDT · pick 223
- Zane GonzalezK · pick 224
- Isaac RochellDE · pick 225
- David MooreWR · pick 226