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2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 18 · #18 overall

Ryan Kelly Alabama Draft

Ryan Kelly was drafted No. 18 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 129 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value

4× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#18
Round
1
Draft class
2016
NFL games
129
Years as starter
9
Career AV
5621st at Alabama
Pro Bowls
4

The pick

How Ryan Kelly came off the board in 2016.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 1, Pick 18 · #18 overall · AFC South

Full 2016 draft class (253 picks)
Position
Center C
College
Alabama SEC at the draft
Measurables
6'4" · 311 lbs
Hometown
West Chester, OH
Pre-draft board
No. 32 prospect88.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

129 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value

Games played
129
Seasons as a starter
9
Career approximate value
5621st among Alabama picks
AV with the drafting club
5496% of career value
Final season
20259 years after the draft
Accolades
4× Pro Bowl

Around pick 18

Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Kelly.

#16 Taylor Decker T · DET Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl #17 Keanu Neal S · ATL Florida · 1× Pro Bowl #19 Shaq Lawson DE · BUF Clemson #20 Darron Lee OLB · NYJ Ohio State

Alabama in the 2016 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#41 Reggie Ragland ILB · BUF Alabama #45 Derrick Henry RB · TEN Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl #46 A'Shawn Robinson DT · DET Alabama #49 Jarran Reed DT · SEA Alabama #60 Cyrus Jones CB · NE Alabama #73 Kenyan Drake RB · MIA Alabama

Other C picks from Alabama

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#48 Dwight Stephenson C · MIA · 1980 Alabama · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl #215 Bradley Bozeman C · BAL · 2018 Alabama #121 Steve Mott C · DET · 1983 Alabama #146 Parker Brailsford C · CLE · 2026 Alabama #231 Wes Neighbors C · TEN · 1987 Alabama

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Ryan Kelly in the 2016 NFL Draft

Ryan Kelly is a Center out of Alabama selected No. 18 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016 NFL Draft. 129 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Ryan Kelly drafted?

Ryan Kelly was selected No. 18 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/ryan-kelly.

What college did Ryan Kelly play for?

Ryan Kelly played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.

How did Ryan Kelly's NFL career turn out?

129 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/ryan-kelly.