Broncos Select Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly

This year’s final selection in the NFL Draft can hardly be nicknamed “Mr. Irrelevant.” The Broncos have taken Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly with the No. 253 overall pick. Chad Kelly (vertical)

During the draft process, Kelly met with several teams, including the Seahawks and Chiefs. Kelly, the nephew of Bills legend Jim Kelly, was once considered to be a top QB in the 2017 class. However, a injury concerns and off-the-field issues dropped him down to a Day 3 prospect and nearly pushed him out of the draft altogether.

After recovering quickly from a ACL tear, Kelly was forced to undergo wrist surgery in early April, so he won’t be able to throw for a few months. There’s also major questions about his maturity between his ouster from Clemson years ago and his recent participation in a brawl at a high school football game.

When he is healthy, the Broncos are hoping that they might have themselves a high-potential developmental quarterback.

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