Career
Has appeared in 23 games for the Cougars, contributing as a reliable depth piece along the defensive line. Totaled 19 tackles, including 13 solo stops, with 2.0 tackles for loss and one sack during his collegiate career. Earned NSIC Fall All-Academic Team honors for his excellence in the classroom.
2025 (Redshirt Junior)
Played in seven games for the Cougars, recording six total tackles with three solo stops and three assisted tackles. Earned NSIC Fall All-Academic Team honors for his academic achievements.
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Appeared in 10 games for the Cougars, totaling 10 tackles, including eight solo stops and two assisted tackles. Added one tackle for loss and one sack.
2023 (Redshirt Freshman)
Played in six games, recording three tackles with two solo stops and one assisted tackle. Added one tackle for loss.
2022 (Redshirt)
Redshirted during his first collegiate season with the Cougars.
High School
Multi-sport athlete at Henry High School, competing in football, baseball, track & field, and golf. Earned ECC All-Conference honors in 2020 before being named ECC All-Conference Defensive MVP in 2021. Also earned All-State Defensive Lineman honors and was named the 9AA Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2021. Served as a team captain in both 2020 and 2021. Finished his prep career with 97 solo tackles, 98 assisted tackles, 15.5 sacks, seven fumble recoveries, and six forced fumbles. Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal
Son of Tom and Angie Kelly. Has three siblings: Charlie, Caylin, and Carson.
