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Chris Kelsay

DE

Drafted 48th overall in the 2nd round of the 2003 draft, Chris Kelsay arrived from Nebraska. He last played in 2012 with BUF, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. His 65.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 83rd percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'4", 263#

College

Nebraska

Draft

Rd 2, 48th overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2012

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
65.9

84th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.55
Pass rush×0.3+2.05
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2+2.10
Availability×0.1-1.07

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012BUF65.95
2011BUF65.312
2010BUF57.615
2009BUF57.116
2008BUF5515
2007BUF59.314
2006BUF57.916
2005BUF52.616
2004BUF55.816
2003BUF3410

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Chris Kelsay has played in 135 regular-season games, all with BUF.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 65.3, in the 83rd percentile among DEFs that year.

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ—57.6
Week 5SF—40.2
Week 6ARI—88.7
Week 7TEN—74.9
Week 9HOU—40.7

Chris Kelsay — common questions

What position does Chris Kelsay play?
Chris Kelsay is listed as a DE.
Which teams has Chris Kelsay played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Kelsay has played for BUF (2003–2012).
Where did Chris Kelsay go to college?
Chris Kelsay played college football at Nebraska.
When was Chris Kelsay drafted?
Chris Kelsay was selected in round 2, 48th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Kelsay scored?
Chris Kelsay has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Chris Kelsay's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Kelsay rated 65.9 for 2012, the 84th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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