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Joshua Kelley

23-Year-Old Running BackRB

Los Angeles Chargers

2020 Rush/Rec Stats

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111

YDS

354

YDS

148

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2020 Fantasy Outlook

After the Chargers said goodbye to Melvin Gordon, adding backfield depth in the draft became a priority, and they wound up selecting Kelley in the fourth round. A downhill runner out of UCLA, he has the power and balance to hammer through contact, and, with a 4.49 40, good speed once he finds open space. His lack of vision, elusiveness or receiving skills make him unlikely to become a true three-down back, but as a complementary option behind new starter Austin Ekeler, Kelley could thrive between the tackles and in short-yardage situations. The rookie will compete with holdover Justin Jackson for those backup touches, and Kelley might be a better fit for the role, given that he's about 15 pounds heavier at 5-11, 212. With Ekeler relatively unproven in a full-time role, there could be a decent number of snaps and carries available for whoever emerges as the Chargers' No. 2 back. Read Past Outlooks

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#212.21

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Overall

Running Back

Height 5'11"

Weight 212

DOB 11/20/1997

College UCLA

Drafted 4th Rd 2020 #112 Overall

Uneven rookie season

RBLos Angeles Chargers

January 7, 2021

Kelley, who was a healthy scratch in two of the Chargers' final four games, finished his rookie season with 502 total yards and two touchdowns in 11 games.

ANALYSIS
Kelley's fall from fantasy grace came precipitously as the 23-year-old saw 47 touches in his first three games as a complement to Austin Ekeler before yielding time to Justin Jackson and then Kalen Ballage as the season progressed. By the time Ekeler (quad) returned from his multi-month absence, Kelley had completely fallen out of the rotation in favor of Ballage despite the two having nearly indistinguishably modest yards-per-carry averages. Looking ahead, the UCLA product could have a chance to increase his role in his second NFL season with a new coaching regime in store. That the Chargers have more invested in Kelley (a 2020 fourth-rounder) compared to Jackson and Ballage should at least guarantee him a spot on the active roster next season. However, until further context with regard to the team's 2021 offensive scheme and personnel emerges, it's hard to gauge whether Kelley will be a depth piece like he was toward the end of his rookie season or a crucial factor in the rotation, as he was early on.

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Advanced NFL Stats

How do Joshua Kelley's 2020 advanced stats compare to other running backs?

This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.

Broken Tackle %

9.0%

Positive Run %

77.5%

% Yds After Contact

50.8%

Avg Yds After Contact

1.6

Rushing TD %

1.8%

Touches Per Game

9.6

% Snaps w/Touch

45.1%

Air Yards Per Game

-2.0

Air Yards Per Snap

-0.09

% Team Air Yards

-0.6%

% Team Targets

3.8%

Avg Depth of Target

-1.2 Yds

Catch Rate

100.0%

Drop Rate

0.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

7.7

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

Snap Counts

Snap %

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A.Austin Ekeler

J.Joshua Kelley

K.Kalen Ballage

J.Justin Jackson

T.Troymaine Pope

#% of Team Snaps

41135%

29725%

24421%

19016%

595%

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Receiving Alignment Breakdown

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2020 Joshua Kelley Split Stats

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

How do Joshua Kelley's measurables compare to other running backs?

This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.

Height

5' 11"

Weight

212 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.49 sec

Shuttle Time

4.28 sec

Cone Drill

6.95 sec

Vertical Jump

31.0 in

Broad Jump

121 in

Bench Press

23 reps

Hand Length

9.63 in

Arm Length

31.63 in

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