2012 Possible Atlanta Falcons Draft Pick Profile: OT Dennis Kelly

With the biggest need in Atlanta being some competition at the left tackle spot, there needs to be more fresh blood brought in. Kelly is more of a late-round pick, though, and is more of a reserve at the NFL level.

Dennis Kelly

Offensive Tackle

Purdue University

Combine Measurements

Height: 6'8.125" Weight: 321 pounds

Arm Length: 33.5" Hand Measurement: 9.75"

40-yard dash: 5.33 sec. 20-yard split: 3.09 sec. 10-yard split: 1.82 sec.

20-yard shuttle: 4.91 sec. 3-cone Drill: 7.73 sec. Bench Reps: 30 reps

Vertical Jump: 27.0" Broad Jump: 8'8"

Stats

2008: 5 Games, 0 Games Started

2009: 12 Games, 12 Games Started at Left Tackle

2010: 12 Games, 12 Games Started at Left Tackle

2011: 12 Games, 12 Games Started at Left Tackle 

Scouting Report

Strengths

He looks the part with a huge frame and is one of the largest tackles in the draft this year, plays through the whistle in the running game and is one of the more aggressive tackles out there. He tends to lock into his defender and keep them out of the play.

Weaknesses

He has a tendency to be holding a lot of the time and his issues are that he gets beat because of inconsistent and inadequate technique in the pass protection game. He also tends to play too tall and in the running game doesn't get great leverage.

Overview

Kelly is a captain from Purdue and has the talent to play either the left or right side in the NFL as a reserve. He's not a top-tier talent, though, and is looking like a sixth- to seventh-round pick. He's a three-year starter, though, and experience will be useful for him in the NFL.

How He Would Fit Into the Falcons' Plans

Atlanta would look at Kelly as a long-term backup for the offensive line. He has the versatility to play either side and could be a guy who is extremely valuable in six offensive linemen sets.