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Nyjalik Kelly
EDGEUDFA Projection

Nyjalik Kelly

UCF · Big 12 ·
#282
Overall Rank
#33
Pos Rank
57
Composite
5.77
RAS
Height
6'5 3/8"
Weight
256 lbs
40-yd Dash
4.88s
Vertical
37"
Broad Jump
911"
3-Cone
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Athletic Profile
Pass RushRun DefenseFirst StepBendPowerCounter Moves
Percentile Rankings
Pass Rush
60GOOD
Run Defense
55AVG
First Step
58AVG
Bend
57AVG
Power
56AVG
Counter Moves
54AVG
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
57
Floor Grade
49
Executive Summary

Nyjalik Kelly projects as a priority undrafted free agent with developmental upside as a backup edge rusher and special teams contributor. He displays high-motor pursuit instincts and functional play strength against the run, though his pass-rush arsenal remains raw and inconsistent. Teams seeking depth pieces with college production volume and effort-based reliability will target Kelly in UDFA, expecting 2-3 years of development before any meaningful rotation snaps.

⚠ Risk Factors

Kelly's 57-grade composite reflects significant athleticism and scheme-fit concerns; limited lateral agility and vertical explosion suggest a ceiling as a rotational/situational pass rusher rather than a starter. Competition level at UCF and tape inconsistency raise questions about sustained performance against P5 offensive lines, compounded by an overall lack of elite measurables that typically accelerate edge development.

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