Kameron Kelly had one job to do at the NFL Combine, prove that he had the skills to play cornerback at an elite level. Kelly did not achieve that goal.
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Kelly was one of the most intriguing prospects headed into the NFL Combine. A 6-2, 200 pound defensive back with rare skills. His time as a wide receiver and quarterback in high school and three years playing safety at San Diego State, made him a sought-after player in a league more focused on versatility and "swiss-army-type" traits. The Combine was his opportunity to prove he had the speed and strength to fight and stay with the bigger and faster wide receivers in the NFL.
It did not work out as planned.
Kelly ran a 4.66 40 and benched 225 pounds just 9 times in the first two tests of the day. Both numbers rank him near the bottom for defensive backs and are sure to affect his draft status as a second-day prospect.
still thankful. God is amazing!
— Kameron Kelly (@kaetwice7) March 5, 2018
Unfortunately for Kelly, the things that make him such an intriguing prospect are qualities he was unable to prove at the combine. According to various NFL Draft websites, Kelly has a rare ball-hawking ability and due to his size and experience could fill multiple roles and sub-packages at the next level.
Before the Combine, NFL's Chad Reuter had Kelly projected to go to Green Bay in the fourth round. Kelly's 40 time could strike fear into team's minds that Kelly lacks the top-end speed to play press. His ability to use his size at corner is integral to team's interest at that position.
Kelly will have an opportunity to atone for his low scores at San Diego State's Pro Day on March 22. If he is able to improve on his 40 time into the low 4.5s, NFL front office execs would salivate.
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NFL DRAFT HIGHLIGHTS: Kameron Kelly, CB — San Diego State
