Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

CAREER STATISTICS

2015 Scouting Report – Will battle for playing time at middle linebacker … one of the leaders of the defense.

At EKU – 2014:  Played in all 13 games while starting the final six at linebacker … voted most improved defensive player by his teammates … finished fourth on the team with 75 tackles … was third on the team with eight tackles for loss … recorded an eight-yard sack against Florida on Nov. 22 … had 10 tackles on two different occasions (Austin Peay on Oct. 4 and Jacksonville State on Nov. 8) … had five quarterback hurries and three pass breakups on  the year … tipped a pass that led to a Kiante Northington interception against Southeast Missouri on Oct. 25.  2013:  Saw action in all 12 games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker … registered a personal-high four tackles, including a tackle for loss, at Eastern Illinois on Sept. 28 … recovered a fourth quarter fumble in the opener against Robert Morris … added three tackles and a quarterback hurry in the win over Tennessee State on Nov. 2.  2012:  Logged time in 10 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams … recorded a tackle in the opener against Purdue and two against Eastern Illinois on Oct. 27.  2011:  Took a redshirt season.

High School – Utilized as a running back and linebacker for the Thoroughbreds … team captain … earned second team all-state accolades … scored two touchdowns in the 2010 2A state championship game to help NewCath win the title … recorded 3,600 rushing yards and 230 tackles as a prepster … also played baseball for three years.

Personal – Son of Mark and Cathy Kelly … born on Jan. 16, 1993.