Kyu Blu Kelly

Total tackles:	5
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kyu Blu Kelly
	Kelly with Stanford in 2021
No. 36 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	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
	Baltimore Ravens (2023); Seattle Seahawks (2023); Green Bay Packers (2023); Washington Commanders (2023); Las Vegas Raiders (2024–present);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
	2× second-team All-Pac-12 (2021, 2022);
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2024
Total tackles:
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.

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
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-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 s	1.49 s	2.56 s	4.35 s	6.93 s	36.0 in (0.91 m)	10 ft 11 in (3.33 m)
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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

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions						Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	Sfty	PD	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	FF	FR
2023	GB	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	.0	0	0	0	0
	SEA	5	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	.0	0	0	0	0
	WAS	2	0	5	5	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	.0	0	0	0	0
Career		8	0	5	5	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

Personal life

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

References

^ Anderson, Mark (October 12, 2022). "Southern Nevada football recruits have track record of success". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ "2018 Nevada Preps All-State Football Team". Las Vegas Review-Journal. December 22, 2018. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ Rayburn, Jacob (December 17, 2018). "On eve of signing, Kelly remembers father's Stanford prediction". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ FitzGerald, Tom (December 18, 2018). "4 from Bay Area boost Stanford's top-25 recruiting class". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ Gutmann, Harold (November 4, 2020). "Pac-12: Oregon Ducks catch break against Stanford Cardinal". Mercury News. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
^ Gutmann, Harold (September 9, 2022). "Stanford quarterback stars, young and old, on display vs. USC". Mercury News. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
^ Reyna, Lorenzo J. (January 19, 2023). "Stanford CB Kyu Blu Kelly: Best NFL Fits". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
^ "Kyu Blu Kelly Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Kyu Blu Kelly College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
^ Brown, Clifton (April 29, 2023). "Round 5: Ravens Select Cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
^ Mink, Ryan (August 29, 2023). "10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
^ Boyle, John (August 30, 2023). "Seahawks Claim Two Players On Waivers". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
^ 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.
^ "Packers claim CB Kyu Blu Kelly off waivers from Seahawks". Packers.com. November 15, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
^ "Packers release CB Kyu Blu Kelly". Packers.com. December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
^ Brener, Jeremy (December 13, 2023). "Who is New Washington Commanders CB Kyu Blu Kelly?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
^ Selby, Zach. "Commanders release 34 players; place 3 on IR, 1 on PUP list". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
^ "Raiders sign DE K'Lavon Chaisson and CB Kyu Blu Kelly to practice squad". Raiders.com. September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
^ Gorcey, Ryan (October 21, 2017). "Kyu Kelly has family connection to Cal staff". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

External links

[1] Anderson, Mark (October 12, 2022). "Southern Nevada football recruits have track record of success". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

[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.

[7] Reyna, Lorenzo J. (January 19, 2023). "Stanford CB Kyu Blu Kelly: Best NFL Fits". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023.

[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.

[14] "Packers claim CB Kyu Blu Kelly off waivers from Seahawks". Packers.com. November 15, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2024.

[15] "Packers release CB Kyu Blu Kelly". Packers.com. December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.

[16] Brener, Jeremy (December 13, 2023). "Who is New Washington Commanders CB Kyu Blu Kelly?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

[17] Selby, Zach. "Commanders release 34 players; place 3 on IR, 1 on PUP list". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.

[18] "Raiders sign DE K'Lavon Chaisson and CB Kyu Blu Kelly to practice squad". Raiders.com. September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.

[19] Gorcey, Ryan (October 21, 2017). "Kyu Kelly has family connection to Cal staff". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

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Practice squad	14 Carter Bradley 26 MJ Devonshire 28 Sincere McCormick 31 Keenan Isaac 32 Tyreik McAllister 33 Chris Collier 36 Kyu Blu Kelly 52 Marquan McCall 55 David Agoha (Int.) 67 Will Putnam 72 Gottlieb Ayedze 78 Dalton Wagner 80 Terrace Marshall Jr. 81 Alex Bachman 83 Kristian Wilkerson 85 Cole Fotheringham 86 John Samuel Shenker
Reserve lists	1 Marcus Epps (IR) 12 Aidan O'Connell (IR) 51 Malcolm Koonce (IR) 59 Luke Masterson (IR) 60 Tomari Fox (IR) 63 Jake Johanning (IR) 80 Jeff Foreman (IR) 94 Christian Wilkins (IR)