Some might have questioned University of Oklahoma wide receiver Malcolm Kelly when he picked the Sooners over such universities as Nebraska, Louisiana State and Texas. He was joining a program that was known to utilize a run-oriented offense, not exactly conducive to putting up great numbers at his position. However, his talent would shine through as he enters the 2008 NFL Draft as one of the top receiving prospects. Kelly finished his career fifth in school history with 144 receptions and second with 2,285 receiving yards. During the 2005 season he became only the fourth freshman receiver, and the first since 1976, to lead the team in receiving. Combine the production with the talent and Kelly emerged as one of the top wideouts in the nation. Things didn't go as smoothly for Kelly once he hit the offseason workout schedule. Kelly suffered a leg contusion during the 2008 Fiesta Bowl, which forced him from the game and kept him from being ready to go at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine. Instead he waited until Oklahoma's Pro Day to run. Kelly ended up turning in a 4.68 40-yard dash, which disappointed many scouts. This caused Kelly to blame the team for misdiagnosing his injury and switching venues, which changed the surface he was scheduled to run on. This situation has brought up questions about not only his speed but his character as well, and it could see him drop out of the first round. Positives Whoever ends up with Kelly will have a great physical prospect on their hands. Kelly stands tall at 6-foot-3 3/4 and weighs in at 224 pounds. He still has room to grow as well and could add another 10 pounds without losing a step. His size would be nothing if he didn't know how to utilize it, something Kelly does very well. He has long arms and his hands are among the best in the draft. Over his final two years Kelly dropped just one pass. Once the ball is in the air, Kelly does a good job of shielding defenders with his body and hanging on to it even after taking the hit. His size isn't his whole game as he still possesses enough speed to get behind the coverage regularly. He is not so much fast as he is quick, which can force cornerbacks to play off of him, which only opens up the game even more as he is a dangerous playmaker in the open field. Anyone trying to wrap him up will also have to make sure they take him head on as his strength and speed along with is exceptional balance make him tough to bring down. Kelly is a willing blocker on the outside, though not overly physical, often putting himself between the defender and the ball carrier to seal off their pursuit. link to rest of story http://www.kffl.com/article.php/87798/160
