Kyu Blu Kelly

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Kyu Blu Kelly
Kyu Blu Kelly (2021).jpg
Kelly with Stanford in 2021
No. 36 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-22) May 22, 2001 (age 23)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
College: Stanford (2019–2022)
NFL draft: 2023  / round: 5 / pick: 157
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2024
Total tackles:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kyu Blu Kelly (born May 22, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft. Kelly is the son of former NFL player Brian Kelly.

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Early life

Kelly grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and attended Bishop Gorman High School. [1] He was named first team All-State as a senior. [2] Kelly was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Stanford over offers from Arizona State, Cal, UCLA, Oregon, and Utah. [3] [4]

College career

Kelly became a starter four games into his freshman season. [5] He was named honorable mention All-Pac-12 Conference as a sophomore. Kelly was named second team All-Pac-12 after making 58 tackles with a league-high 13 passes defended and two interceptions during his junior season. [6] He repeated as a second team All-Pac-12 selection as a senior. After the season, Kelly announced that he would enter the 2023 NFL draft. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m)		191 lb
(87 kg)		32 in
(0.81 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.52 s1.49 s2.56 s4.35 s6.93 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)
[8] [9]

Baltimore Ravens

Kelly was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft. [10] He was waived on August 29, 2023. [11]

Seattle Seahawks

On August 30, 2023, Kelly was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks. [12] He was waived on November 11. [13]

Green Bay Packers

On November 15, 2023, Kelly was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers. [14] On December 12, 2023, Kelly was released. [15]

Washington Commanders

On December 13, 2023, Kelly was claimed off waivers by the Washington Commanders. [16] He was released on August 27, 2024. [17]

Las Vegas Raiders

On September 10, Kelly was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad. [18]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2023 GB 100000.00000.00000
SEA 500000.00000.00000
WAS 205500.00000.00000
Career 805500.000000.00000

Personal life

Kelly's father, Brian Kelly, played in the NFL for 11 seasons. [19]

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  2. ↑ "2018 Nevada Preps All-State Football Team". Las Vegas Review-Journal . December 22, 2018. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  3. ↑ Rayburn, Jacob (December 17, 2018). "On eve of signing, Kelly remembers father's Stanford prediction". Rivals.com . Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ FitzGerald, Tom (December 18, 2018). "4 from Bay Area boost Stanford's top-25 recruiting class". San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  5. ↑ Gutmann, Harold (November 4, 2020). "Pac-12: Oregon Ducks catch break against Stanford Cardinal". Mercury News . Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  6. ↑ Gutmann, Harold (September 9, 2022). "Stanford quarterback stars, young and old, on display vs. USC". Mercury News . Retrieved January 22, 2023.
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  8. ↑ "Kyu Blu Kelly Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Kyu Blu Kelly College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  10. ↑ Brown, Clifton (April 29, 2023). "Round 5: Ravens Select Cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  11. ↑ Mink, Ryan (August 29, 2023). "10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  12. ↑ Boyle, John (August 30, 2023). "Seahawks Claim Two Players On Waivers". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  13. ↑ Boyle, John (November 11, 2023). "Seahawks Activate Dareke Young & Kenny McIntosh From Injured Reserve; Elevate Jason Peters from Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
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  15. ↑ "Packers release CB Kyu Blu Kelly". Packers.com. December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
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