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John Kelly

RB

A 6th-round pick (176th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Tennessee, John Kelly has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2024 with CLE, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 96 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 208#

College

Tennessee

Draft

Rd 6, 176th overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2024

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
40.7

23th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 29 touches

Volume×0.1-0.60
Receiving×0.14+0.23
Total EPA×0.24-0.17
Conversion×0.1-0.14
Ball security×0.06+0.40
Yards/carry×0.12-1.06
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.08

2018 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst54▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility8▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size27▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency12▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry12▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion41▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving68▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security71▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume45▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency16▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024BAL511
2021CLE52.1113
2019LAR47.519
2018LAR40.7474227

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, John Kelly has played in 7 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: LAR (2018–2019), CLE (2021), BAL (2024).

He has rushed for 96 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 27 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2018 with LAR: 74 yards and 0 touchdowns in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home2
34
17/g
0
Away2
40
20/g
0
In division2
70
35/g
0
Out of division2
4
2/g
0
In wins2
70
35/g
0
In losses2
4
2/g
0
On grass4
74
19/g
0
Indoors1
40
40/g
0
Outdoors3
34
11/g
0

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDAL——
Week 14CHI—48.5
Week 15PHI4 rush yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 16ARI40 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 17SF30 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD32.3

John Kelly — common questions

What position does John Kelly play?
John Kelly is listed as an RB.
Which teams has John Kelly played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Kelly has played for LAR (2018–2019), CLE (2021), BAL (2024).
Where did John Kelly go to college?
John Kelly played college football at Tennessee.
When was John Kelly drafted?
John Kelly was selected in round 6, 176th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has John Kelly scored?
John Kelly has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is John Kelly's ScoutIndex Rating?
John Kelly rated 51.0 for 2024, the 62nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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