The New York Giants selected BYU linebacker Jack Kelly in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
At 6-foot-2 and 242 pounds, Kelly is a talented linebacker who flashed major potential throughout his college career. The former Cougars standout anchored BYU’s defense over the last two seasons and was widely regarded as a steal by many analysts at his draft position.
Kelly recorded an impressive 23.5 tackles for loss and 15.0 sacks across those two seasons. He also posted the fastest 20-yard shuttle time among all linebackers at the NFL Combine, running a notable 4.19 seconds despite weighing more than 240 pounds.
In addition, Kelly recorded a 37-inch vertical leap and a 4.57-second 40-yard dash at the combine.
With his combination of talent and elite physical tools, the linebacker enters his rookie season in New York motivated to prove himself after sliding to the sixth round.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants rookie Jack Kelly could emerge as a sixth-round steal
Reporting by Jake Boico, Giants Wire / Giants Wire
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