2017 NFL Draft: Quick Takes On The Top Quarterbacks
By Erik Lambert
Chad Kelly (Ole Miss)
Pro: It is an absolutely beautiful thing to watch Chad Kelly throw a football. When he’s allowed to set his feet and let it rip, the ball goes wherever he wants it to. Maybe the best arm in the entire draft. Kelly is the nephew of a Hall of Famer, so this is in his blood. He’s also a fiery competitor who can slice up defenses when hot. Tough enough to take the hits and a good athlete who can make things happen with his feet. Just made for a vertical offense.
Con: Kelly is a gunslinger. There is no getting around it. He plays and acts that way. Due to that strong arm he feels he can fit the ball into any window. Sometimes that’s true, but others it leads to crushing turnovers. Kelly also has concerns of attitude and maturity problems off the field. He almost got in a fight at his brothers’ high school game recently. It’s difficult to tell how much self-control he really has, and that makes teams nervous.