Chris Kelsay

Buffalo Bills 48th pick

DE ·

Nebraska · 2003–2012

147

Games

293

Solo Tackles

32.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Chris Kelsay is a former defensive end out of Nebraska, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 48th overall pick (round 2) in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played 147 regular-season games from 2003 to 2012, with the Buffalo Bills.

Draft Details

Year

2003

Round

Round 2

Pick

48th overall

Team

Buffalo Bills

Position

College

Nebraska

Chris Kelsay Career Stats

Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 7th in the 2003 draft class in sacks (32.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2003	BUF	10	7	7	0	0	0	0	0	0
2004	BUF	16	18	15	0	4.5	0	1	2	1
2005	BUF	16	17	19	0	2.5	0	1	4	1
2006	BUF	16	26	20	0	5	11	0	2	1
2007	BUF	14	26	9	0	2.5	9	1	3	0
2008	BUF	15	26	14	0	2	7	0	5	1
2009	BUF	16	17	21	0	5.5	10	0	0	1
2010	BUF	15	23	25	0	4	9	0	3	1
2011	BUF	12	19	16	0	5	7	0	2	2
2012	BUF	5	11	2	4	2	2	0	0	0
Career		135	190	148	4	33	55	3	21	8

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-4

Weight

273 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.75s

Bench Press

23 reps

Vertical Jump

36.5"

Broad Jump

121"

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