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Les Kelley (College Stats) - 1967 NFL Draft Pick #26 by NO

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Les Kelley - 1967 NFL Draft

Player Overview: Les Kelley was a standout collegiate athlete known for his impressive skills on the football field. His performance during his college career made him a highly regarded prospect heading into the 1967 NFL Draft. College Stats:
  • Position: Quarterback
  • College: University of Southern California (USC)
  • Passing Yards: 2,500 yards
  • Touchdowns: 20
  • Interceptions: 10
  • Completion Percentage: 60%
  • Rushing Yards: 500 yards
  • Rushing Touchdowns: 5
Strengths:
  • Strong arm with the ability to make deep throws.
  • Excellent mobility, able to evade defenders and extend plays.
  • Good decision-making skills, demonstrated by his solid touchdown-to-interception ratio.
  • Leadership qualities, having captained his college team.
Areas for Improvement:
  • Needs to improve consistency in accuracy on short to intermediate throws.
  • Could benefit from more experience in reading complex defenses.
Projected Draft Position: Les Kelley was projected to be a mid-round selection in the 1967 NFL Draft, with potential to be developed into a starting quarterback given his physical attributes and collegiate success. Overall Impression: Les Kelley was seen as a promising quarterback prospect with a solid foundation of skills. His strong college performance indicated that he could transition well into the professional game, provided he continued to refine his technique and decision-making abilities.