Productive Southern Miss DL with a disruptive rookie baseline
Kelly already showed he can translate motor into impact, posting 50 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and two fumble recoveries in his rookie campaign for Southern Miss[4]. That production suggests a high-effort, play-recognition defender who can get into the backfield and finish plays, not just occupy space[4]. For a team needing a defensive lineman with early down toughness and some splash-play upside, he looks like a useful fit—especially if you value reliability, physicality, and room for continued growth rather than a finished product[4].
