Leroy Kelly IV is Tarleton State’s disruptive two-way guard with serious steal value
Kelly IV enters the 2026-27 conversation as a **defense-first guard** who already proved he can impact winning: as a freshman at Tarleton State, he averaged 5.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists while ranking among the nation’s steals leaders before an injury shortened his season, and he returned with a reputation for pressure defense, opportunistic shooting and high motor intensity. He is a good fit if you want a guard who can create chaos, compete every possession and provide secondary scoring, though his value currently comes more from defense and energy than polished shot-making.
