Kelly Akharaiyi is a Vertical Threat WR for UTEP. Kelly's 2023 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 59 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsIncarnate Word | W28-14 | — | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0.32 |
| 1 | @Jacksonville State | L14-17 | -1.6 | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 1 | 32 | 0.32 |
| 2 | @Northwestern | L7-38 | -1.3 | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 18 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 5 · Rec Yds 109 · Avg 21.8 · Rec TD 0
| 1.35 |
| 4 | vsUNLV | L28-45 | 1.4 | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 0 | 29 | 1.74 |
| 5 | vsLouisiana Tech | L10-24 | -12.9 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 16 | -0.22 |
| 7 | @Florida International | W27-14 | -21.2 | 8 | 223 | 27.9 | 2 | 80 | 2.46 |
| 8 | vsNew Mexico State | L7-28 | -1.8 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0.32 |
| 9 | @Sam Houston | W37-34 | -13.8 | 6 | 126 | 21.0 | 1 | 41 | 1.28 |
| 10 | vsWestern Kentucky | L13-21 | -2.0 | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 1 | 62 | 2.56 |
| 12 | @Middle Tennessee | L30-34 | -9.5 | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 2 | 80 | 2.82 |
| 13 | vsLiberty | L28-42 | 8.0 | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 0 | 64 | 2.03 |
