Chad
Kelly.
Chad
Kelly.
Mississippi
The Denver Broncos generally run a variation of the West Coast offense, emphasizing timing, precise route running, and a balanced attack of run and pass plays with a focus on efficiency and ball control.
Year 1 as a developmental backup learning the system, with the ceiling to become a mid-tier NFL starter if he refines his decision-making.
A purely spread-option or heavy RPO system that relies on a mobile quarterback and simplifies reads, as this wouldn't force him to develop advanced pocket skills.
Kelly fits best in a system that values traditional pocket passing and allows him to grow into a role, but his history of off-field issues raises significant concerns about his long-term viability.
| Yr | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Clemson | — | 10 | 17 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Ole Miss | — | 298 | 458 | 4042 | 31 | 13 |
| 2016 | Ole Miss | — | 205 | 328 | 2758 | 19 | 8 |
| Career | — | — | 513 | 803 | 6858 | 50 | 21 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.