Mike Clay@MikeClayNFL

John Kelly falls to Rams in 6th. Weird prospect. Efficiency atrocious in some areas and good in others (YAC, elusive good last year). Did very bad in short-area drills in Indy.



Joe Curley@vcsjoecurley

John Kelly said has has watched Todd Gurley play over the years. "I think he’s a great back in the league, obviously. I can’t wait to be able to learn some of the things that he’s able to do and compete with him at practice," @DowntownRams @CVRamsClub


"They were able to help me develop my skills. Me just being able watch him, how everything translated. I expected him to do the great things that he did. Having a guy like that is motivational."

John Kelly says he was able to learn from Alvin Kamara at Tennessee: "I was blessed to have a guy like Alvin who was able to show me how to perfect my craft. I definitely feel like I’m ready for it." @DowntownRams @CVRamsClub


...He has a lot of weight on a short frame but doesn’t have the powerful legs that that usually translates to. He represents an interesting and versatile option for a team looking for a complementary back who could have success early."


@PFF on Kelly: "Kelly was sparingly used at Tennessee and enters the NFL as a dynamic weapon in all facets of the game and has very little wear and tear. His grades have been impressive but very inconsistent, showing potential rather than reliable production...