When it comes to the linebacker position at Oklahoma, plenty of names are mentioned at the top. Nik Bonitto, Brian Asamoah, David Ugwoegbu, DaShaun White, and the list goes on. One name that seems to be forgotten is former five-star prospect, Caleb Kelly.
It is relatively easy to overlook a player of his caliber when he hasn’t played more than four games in the last two years. After all, out of sight and out of mind. Kelly was listed among Bleacher Reports’ top prospects who are down to their final chance to shine.
The defender isn’t on a lot of radars after missing all but four games in 2019 and sitting out 2020 because of a knee injury. The last time he was a starter for the Sooners was in 2018, but before that, he was on the verge of being a star.
The No. 24 overall player and third-ranked outside linebacker in the 2016 recruiting class made an impact almost immediately.
During his first three seasons in Norman from 2016-18, Kelly appeared in 31 games. He accounted for 91 solo tackles, 123 total tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, five sacks, one interception, four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. When healthy, Kelly can contribute to the defense.
After sitting out the 2020 season after a knee injury, Caleb Kelly should be ready to return to the rotation to help out Alex Grinch’s unit.
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