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160
Games
35,467
Pass Yards
237
Pass TD
175
INT
1,049
Rush Yards
7
Rush TD
Jim Kelly is a former quarterback out of Miami, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 14th overall pick (round 1) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 160 regular-season games from 1983 to 1996. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Draft Details
Jim Kelly Career Stats
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- 5× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 11 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 1983 draft class in passing yards (35,467).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT Thrown | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 35,467 | 237 | 175 | 1,049 | 7 | 2 | 40 |
Career span: 1983–1996.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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