Nyjalik Kelly
Career Summary
Nyjalik Kelly is an edge defender from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who played at Miami and UCF before joining Green Bay in 2026.
He made 26 college starts across 40 games.
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Early Life
Kelly was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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High School
Kelly attended Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale.
He was a four-star recruit and recorded 25 sacks over his final two prep seasons.
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College Career
Kelly played two seasons at Miami before transferring to UCF for his final two seasons.
His college totals were 118 tackles, 12.5 sacks, 22.5 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles and an interception. At UCF in 2025, he started every game and had 46 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception.
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Path to the NFL
Kelly joined Green Bay after the 2026 draft.
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NFL Career
Green Bay signed Kelly to its practice squad on August 31, 2026.
He spent the 2026 preseason with the Packers.
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Career Accomplishments
Kelly earned All-Big 12 honorable mention in both of his UCF seasons and Big 12 All-Academic recognition in 2025.
He also earned pre-draft recognition as a four-star prospect.
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Playing Style
Kelly is an edge defender with production as a pass rusher and strip-sack creator.
His 2025 UCF season included two forced fumbles that were returned for touchdowns and a team-high eight quarterback hurries.
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31932, 00-0040944, 10/29/2004, Nyjalik Kelly, Nyjalik, Kelly
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