2020 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
111
YDS
354
TD
2
YDS
148
TD
0
2021 Rush/Rec Projections
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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Uneven rookie season
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.
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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Broken Tackle %
9.0%Positive Run %
77.5%% Yds After Contact
50.8%Avg Yds After Contact
1.6Rushing TD %
1.8%Touches Per Game
9.6% Snaps w/Touch
45.1%Air Yards Per Game
-2.0Air Yards Per Snap
-0.09% Team Air Yards
-0.6%% Team Targets
3.8%Avg Depth of Target
-1.2 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
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2020 Joshua Kelley Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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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 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.49 secShuttle Time
4.28 secCone Drill
6.95 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
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Deemed healthy Week 16 scratch
Kelley (coach's decision) is inactive heading into Sunday's game against the Broncos, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
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Five offensive snaps in win
Kelley carried the ball two times for eight yards in Thursday's 30-27 win over the Raiders.
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Back in lineup
Kelley is active for Thursday's game against the Raiders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Inactive Week 14
Kelley (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
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Ready for Week 14
Kelley (foot) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game versus the Falcons.
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