DJKelly

CBCB#6JMU Dukes
6'1" • 185lbs • So.
Draft Eligibility:2030
Overall Grade '26
68.2
457th/1004 - CBs
Snap Count '26
444
132nd/2304 - CBs
Interceptions '26
4
2nd/1004 - CBs
WK 10 MATCHUP
@ SOUTHM 11/6, 1:00 AM

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/1/2026
DJ Kelly is a cornerback for the James Madison Dukes who earned a 68.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 457th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 65.3 ranked 585th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 73.0 ranked 318th at the position.
He recorded 4 interceptions on the season. Kelly broke up 4 passes in coverage. He allowed a 32.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 14 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 25 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
James Madison Dukes
2025 - Present
Toledo Rockets
2025

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
68.2
AVG
457th/1004 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
65.3
AVG
585th/1004 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
73.4
AVG
84th/1004 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
73.0
AVG
318th/1004 CBs

Highest Graded Games

@ VAOD
77.2
Week 4, 2026
@ GASO
75.7
Week 6, 2026
@ KYLO
73.9
Week BG, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

vs NYWA
32.8
Week 2, 2026
@ NCAP
54.9
Week 8, 2026
vs GAST
57
Week 7, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
25
171st/1004 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
4
2nd/1004 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
2
141st/1004 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
14
520th/1004 CBs
Rank
171
st
Solo Tackles
25
182
nd
Assists
6
184
th
Forced Fumbles
0
315
th
Stops
7
149
th
Sacks
0
327
th
Missed Tackles
3
2
nd
Interceptions
4
29
th
Passer Rating Allowed
32.1
563
rd
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.7
141
st
Total Pressures
2
100
th
PBUs
4
520
th
Receptions Allowed
14
Rank
132
nd
Total Snaps
444
178
th
Run Defense Snaps
191
170
th
Pass Rush Snaps
9
140
th
Coverage Snaps
244