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Waddell Kelly is a former running back out of Arkansas State, selected by the New England Patriots with the 319th overall pick (round 12) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
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Waddell Kelly Career Stats
Waddell Kelly was selected in the 1983 NFL Draft but did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
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New England Patriots 1983 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Tony Eason | QB | Illinois |
| 2 | 47 | Darryal Wilson | WR | Tennessee |
| 3 | 74 | Stephen Starring | WR | McNeese State |
| 3 | 80 | Steve Moore | OT | Tennessee State |
| 4 | 101 | Johnny Rembert | ILB | Clemson |
| 5 | 118 | Smiley Creswell | DB | Michigan State |
| 5 | 128 | Darryl Lewis | TE | Texas-Arlington |
| 6 | 155 | Mike Bass | PK | Illinois |
| 7 | 187 | Craig James | RB | SMU |
| 8 | 214 | Ronnie Lippett | CB | Miami (FL) |
| 9 | 233 | Ricky Williams | RB | Langston |
| 9 | 240 | Mark Keel | TE | Arizona |
| 10 | 264 | James Williams | TE | Wyoming |
| 10 | 265 | Toby Williams | DE | Nebraska |
| 10 | 267 | Tom Ramsey | QB | UCLA |
| 11 | 292 | Steve Parker | WR | Abilene Christian |
| 11 | 294 | Calvin Eason | DB | Houston |
| 12 | 326 | Andy Ekern | OT | Missouri |