Going into the 2023 football season, Auburn Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Tigers’ roster.
Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] in his first season on the Plains.
Up next is wide receiver [autotag]Omari Kelly[/autotag]. The talented sophomore appeared in all 12 games last season and is ready to push for a bigger role.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Trussville, Alabama
Height: 6-0
Weight: 178
Class in 2023: Sophomore
247Sports Composite Ranking
Four-Star / No. 16 in Alabama / No. 17 ATH
Career Stats
| Year | G | Receptions | Yards | YPC | YPG | TDs |
| 2022 | 12 | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 4.7 | 0 |
PFF Grades
| Year | Offence | Passing | Receiving | Drops | Run Blocking |
| 2022 | 61.7 | 61.6 | 61.6 | 73.1 | 58.9 |
Depth Chart Overview
Kelly appeared in all 12 games last season but in a limited role and only had three receptions. He is ready to push for an increased role but it is hard to tell if he will be able to get one with all of the newcomers. He is likely the fourth option at the wide receiver z spot but he has the potential to move up the depth chart and become a rotational player.
Kelly also got plenty of experience on special teams last year and that could once again be a way for him to contribute.