General: Fourth-year player … a talented athlete who is primed for a big senior season … expected to contend for the starting role at tight end for the Gorillas again this fall.
In 2010: Appeared in 11 games including six starts for Pitt State…caught seven passes for 82 yards (11.7 ypr) and one touchdown … hauled in a 20-yard touchdown against Central Missouri (Sept. 18) … recorded a season-high three catches and 32 yards against Chadron State (Sept. 4).
In 2009: Played in seven games in a reserve role and on special teams … caught one pass for 23 yards on the season.
In 2008: Saw action in nine games in a reserve role and on PSU's special teams units … caught a key 2-point conversion pass in a win vs. Missouri Western (Sept. 20).
At NIU: Played basketball for two seasons at Northern Illinois … appeared in 56 career games, including four starts … averaged 2.4 points and 1.7 rebounds per game … joined the Husky football program during spring drills.
In High School: A first-team Missouri Class 5A All-State performer in basketball at Lee's Summit North High School as a senior in 2006 … averaged 19.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game, helping North to three straight league titles … also a first-team All-Big Seven Conference selection as a tight end as a senior in 2005.
Personal: Born April 24, 1988 … son of Allen and Denise Kelley … a dual marketing and management major.
