After BYU didn’t have a player selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, this year’s draft could see multiple former Cougars hear their names called.
Among those possible draftees are Chase Roberts and Jack Kelly, who each participated in the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis this week.
Here’s how Roberts and Kelly performed in their drills and how each of them ranked among other players at their positions.
Chase Roberts’ NFL combine results
40-yard dash: 4.64 seconds (34th among wide receivers).
Vertical jump: 37 inches (15th).
Broad jump: 10 feet, six inches (16th).
10-yard split: 1.6 seconds (30th).
What are analysts saying about Chase Roberts as a draft prospect?
“(Roberts) has good size and adequate speed but won’t be an NFL separator on deep throws,” wrote NFL analyst Lance Zierlein. “He runs routes with good disguise and above-average technique. He lacks foot quickness for easy press release but has the footwork necessary to get in and out of breaks cleanly over the first two levels.
“He plays tough through contact and is an above-average combat-catch winner. He’s slow to gain positioning on 50/50s downfield, though. Roberts is an older prospect, which could impact his draft slotting, but he has the size and talent to make a roster.”
Chase Roberts’ career at BYU
A four-year starter for the Cougars, Roberts ranks eighth on the all-time program leaderboard in receptions (170), seventh in receiving yards (2,586) and 12th in touchdowns (18).
In the past two seasons as a team captain, Roberts surpassed 800 receiving yards each year and scored 10 total touchdowns, earning All Big-12 Third Team honors in 2025.
Jack Kelly’s NFL combine results
40-yard dash: 4.57 seconds (eighth among linebackers).
Vertical jump: 37 inches (11th).
Broad jump: 10 feet, five inches (seventh).
3-cone drill: 7.12 seconds (seventh).
20-yard shuttle: 4.19 seconds (tied for first).
10-yard split: 1.61 seconds (10th).
What are analysts saying about Jack Kelly as a draft prospect?
“Kelly is a burly linebacker with adequate play speed and desired aggression,” wrote Zierlein. “His reaction time is average but his struggles to find his leverage and fit as a run defender pop up too often on tape. He has a strong punch but short arms and can get stuck to blockers who sink their hands in.
“He’s adequate in coverage but above average as a blitzer and has some juice when he rushes off the edge. Kelly might need to star on special teams to find a role as an even-front linebacker with third-down value.”
Jack Kelly’s career at BYU
In two years with the Cougars after transferring from Weber State, Kelly recorded 105 total tackles with 15 sacks, four forced fumbles and an interception.
As a senior in 2025, Kelly earned First Team All-Big 12 honors and became the first BYU player in 10 years to post 10 sacks in a season.
As for his entire five-year college career between Weber State and BYU, Kelly made 185 total tackles with 28 sacks and nine forced fumbles.