Packers sign UDFA edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly after 2026 draft

The Green Bay Packers are signing UCF edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL draft, UCF Football announced . The Packers hosted Kelly (6-5, 263) on a visit to Green Bay before the draft. He is the fourth pre-draft visitor expected to sign as an undrafted free agent, joining quarterback Kyron Drones, offensive lineman Josh Gesky and linebacker TJ Quinn.

Kelly, who is still only 21 years old, produced 22. 5 tackles for loss, 12. 5 sacks, five forced fumbles and six pass breakups over 41 career games and 26 starts.

He transferred from Miami to UCF following the 2023 season. In 2025, Kelly was an All-Big 12 pick after tallying 3. 0 sacks, 7.

5 tackles for loss, an interception and two forced fumbles. Both forced fumbles were returned by UCF for touchdowns. Per PFF, Kelly produced 49 pressures and 53 stops over the last two seasons.