Nyjalik Kelly

Nyjalik Kelly is a senior defensive end for UCF, listed at 6-foot-5 (77 inches) and 265 pounds, wearing jersey No. 9. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kelly has been an active contributor on the defensive front. In the 2025 regular season, Kelly played and started all 9 games, compiling 38 combined tackles (29 solo, 9 assists). His disruption metrics stood out: 3.0 sacks for 16 sack yards, 4 tackles for loss (8 TFL yards), and 4 quarterback hits. He also added 2 forced fumbles, reflecting an ability to create turnovers, and recorded 1 interception with a 4-yard return plus 1 pass defended. Kelly’s Nyjalik Kelly stats from 2025 also include 3 penalties for 36 yards, with 2 penalty first downs. His role projects as an edge rusher and run defender, with production that shows up in sacks, tackles for loss, and forced fumbles—key markers often highlighted in a Nyjalik Kelly NCAAF profile and Nyjalik Kelly career highlights.