Raiders’ holdover has history with new coach Pete Carroll
The Las Vegas Raiders will have some competition at cornerback and one player to keep an eye on Kyu Blu Kelly.
Let’s take a closer look at Kelly:
Size:
6-0, 193 pounds.
NFL experience:
He was drafted in the fifth round by the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. He did not make the team in training camp. The Seattle Seahawks, coached by now-Raiders coach Pete Carroll, claimed him off waivers and he was the Seahawks’ roster until November of his rookie season. He also spent time with the Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders before signing to the Raiders’ practice squad early in the 2024 season. He was promoted to the 53-man roster in December. Kelly has played in 12 NFL games, including five for Carroll and four with the Raiders.
College:
He was a long-time starter at Stanford.
How he will fit in with Raiders:
Kelly, who turns 24 next month, has a chance to make the 53-man roster at a young cornerback position for the Raiders. The fact that he is a bigger cornerback who has history with Carroll could help his case.