A highly-coveted defensive lineman from the Class of 2022 will make his college commitment live Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET on CBS Sports HQ as Nyjalik Kelly announces his decision from a group of finalists that includes Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Florida and Auburn. Kelly is considered a four-star prospect and is ranked the No. 81 overall prospect in the class by the 247Sports Composite. You can watch the announcement live in the video at the top of this page, on the CBS Sports App or via your connected device (Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV).
Miami is considered the favorite to land Kelly, according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball. A 6-foot-4, 240-pound prospect, Kelly thrived as a pass-rusher for Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this season. He racked up 20 tackles for loss and 12 sacks as a high school senior for a Dillard team that finished 10-2.
Kelly ranks as the No. 12 overall prospect in Florida and the nation's No. 13 defensive lineman, according to the 247Sports Composite. Here is the full evaluation of Kelly from 247Sports southeast recruiting analyst Andrew Ivins:
A fluid, athletic big man that can get after the quarterback. Young for his grade and won't turn 18 years old until midway through his freshman year of college. Quick first step allows him to fire off the ball and get vertical. Flexibility allows him to bend and run the corner. Does a nice job of getting home and making the play more times than not. Has developed a few go-to pass rushing moves, but still could add a few more to the toolbox, which should happen once he's studying under a veteran defensive line coach. Understands how to stack and shed, but will eventually need to find some more power if he wants to hold his own against college-sized blockers on a consistent basis. Totaled 13 sacks as a junior and then 12 more as a senior facing top competition every week down in South Florida. Did, however, miss some time due to a few linger injuries, which could be something to keep an eye on down the line. Viewed by some college recruiters as a true edge player at the next level, but could very well end up shifting inside as his 6-foot-4, 240-pound frame is only going to keep filling out. Should emerge as a multi-year starter and potentially an all-conference type of a player for a Top 25 program. NFL upside if everything comes together.