Kelly Bryant Breakdown

Kelly Bryant started his career at Clemson, where he led Clemson to a 12-2 2017 season where they lost to Alabama in the Playoff-semifinal. He went into 2018 as the starter, but was benched for Trevor Lawrence.

After this news, Bryant transferred to Missouri for his last season of eligibility. Kelly Bryant started ten games for Missouri before he was lost due to injury.

Combine Numbers

• 40 Yard Dash 4.69 seconds
• Vertical Jump 35.0 inches
• Broad Jump 125.0 inches
• 3 Cone Drill 7.33 seconds
• 20 Yd Shuttle 4.51 seconds

Strengths

He has quick feet, and has plenty of experience in an RPO-offense. With that, he is much better when throwing on the run and can extend plays with his legs.

Not only can he escape pressure easily, but he also has a beautiful deep ball.

He may not be a franchise-altering player, but can be a QB that comes in on short-yardage situations to put another threat on the field.

Weaknesses

Bryant is not afraid to rely on his incredible athleticism. Which causes him to bail in the pocket way too early. He always seems like he just wants to make a play, and make it happen too quick. Nothing wrong with wanting to be a play-maker, but he does not let the play develop.

His biggest strength when throwing the ball is his accuracy on the deep ball. However, he does not have a rocket-arm and does not put enough zip on the ball to fit into tight windows.

NFL Comparison: Taysom Hill

Only because this is the role I see Bryant playing in the NFL, in his best-case scenario.

Draft Projection

Anywhere from late sixth-undrafted. He has great athleticism, but does not really jump off the box-score with his stats. He could be a late-round project for a team with an established QB. But he really needs to crush his pro-day to secure a draft spot. 

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