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Daniel Kelly

Daniel spent four years in pro scouting with the New York Jets and brings vast experience scouting pro and college talent. He is the published author of the book "Whatever It Takes," and he's written for a number of publications, including Sports Illustrated Jets, Lions, and 49ers. Daniel has additionally been a guest on Fox Sports Radio and ESPN Radio. He's the Scouting Director at firstroundmock.com and he's a contributing writer for Yardbarker. If you wish to contact him, his email is whateverittakesbook@gmail.com. 

August 10, 2023  |  Washington Huskies

Scout's view: Why Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. is overrated as 2024 draft prospect

Many are touting Washington Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr. as a first-round draft pick, but does he really deserve anything close to a first-round grade?

August 4, 2023  |  Alabama Crimson Tide

Scout's view: Why Alabama QB Jalen Milroe bears watching

While I'm not officially stamping Alabama QB Jalen Milroe with a first-round NFL Draft grade, I am moving the redshirt sophomore to the top of my first-round watch list.

August 1, 2023  |  North Carolina Tar Heels

Scout's view: North Carolina QB Drake Maye has traits similar to GOAT

A former NFL scout believes there's a lot to like about North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, including some similarities with the GOAT. 

July 25, 2023  |  Ohio State Buckeyes

Scout's view: Marvin Harrison Jr. is no Randy Moss, but he could be this star

The hype is already on full blast for Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., son of Pro Football Famer Marvin Harrison Sr., who starred for the Colts.

July 24, 2023  |  South Carolina Gamecocks

Scout's view: South Carolina's Spencer Rattler draws comparisons to this Hall of Famer

Here are the top three attributes from Spencer Rattler's game film, many of which he displays in these 2022 game clips: 

July 18, 2023  |  USC Trojans

Why ex-NFL scout gives Southern Cal's Caleb Williams a second-round evaluation

Daniel Kelly spent four years in pro scouting with the New York Jets. Based on Southern California's Caleb Williams 2022 game film, he didn't make Kelly's first-round cut. Here's why.

July 10, 2023  |  College Football

Scout's view: Seven college QBs with first-round grades

Daniel Kelly spent four years in pro scouting with the New York Jets. He is the published author of the book "Whatever It Takes," the story of a fan making it into the NFL.  Many great college quarterbacks aren't good enough to cut it in the NFL.

July 6, 2023  |  Tennessee Volunteers

Scout's view: Is Tennessee QB Joe Milton III the next Anthony Richardson?

NFL teams are always looking for the next big thing at quarterback. Who will it be this season?