Waddell Kelly was drafted No. 319 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Arkansas State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #319
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Waddell Kelly came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1983 classAround pick 319
Who came off the board on either side of Waddell Kelly.
Washington
Clemson
Pittsburgh
Idaho State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Waddell Kelly in the 1983 NFL Draft
Waddell Kelly is a Running back out of Arkansas State selected No. 319 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Arkansas State has produced 20 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Waddell Kelly drafted?
Waddell Kelly was selected No. 319 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/waddell-kelly.
What college did Waddell Kelly play for?
Waddell Kelly played college football at Arkansas State in the Sun Belt. See every Arkansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-state-red-wolves.
How did Waddell Kelly's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/waddell-kelly.