College football recruiting: Four-star DL Nyjalik Kelly commits to Miami on 2021 National Signing Day

Kelly chose the Hurricanes over Florida, Auburn, Georgia and Florida State

Miami's 2022 recruiting class picked up a huge early signing day addition on Wednesday when defensive lineman Nyjalik Kelly announced his commitment to the Hurricanes. Kelly, a four-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite, chose the Hurricanes over Florida State, Georgia, Florid and Auburn.

Kelly is ranked the No. 81 player in the class and the No. 11 defensive lineman in the country. He was previously considering Oregon before Miami coach Mario Cristobal left the Ducks to become the head coach at his alma mater earlier this month.

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.