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Bryson Kelly
No. 36, 91, 95
PositionDefensive lineman
Personal information
Born (1989-07-01) July 1, 1989 (age 37)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight269 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High schoolKamiak (Mukilteo, Washington)
CollegeCentral Washington
NFL draft2011: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • NAL champion (2017)
  • First-team All-GNAC (2010)
  • Second-team All-GNAC (2009)
Career AFL statistics
Rush attempts48
Rushing yards117
Rushing touchdowns12
Tackles35
Sacks4.5
Stats at ArenaFan.com
Stats at CFL.ca

Bryson Kelly (born July 1, 1989) is an American former professional football defensive lineman and fullback. He played college football at Central Washington University. He was a member of the Oakland Raiders, Wyoming Cavalry, Spokane Shock, Portland Steel, Calgary Stampeders, Washington Valor, Jacksonville Sharks, and Iowa Barnstormers.

Early life

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Kelly attended Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington.

College career

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Kelly played for the Santa Ana Dons from 2007 to 2008 and helped the Dons to 11 wins.[1]

College recruiting
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Bryson Kelly
RB		 Mukilteo, Washington Santa Ana College 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 218 lb (99 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Scout: 2/5 stars   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 13 (RB)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2009 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 16, 2017.

Kelly played for the Central Washington Wildcats from 2009 to 2010. Kelly was named Second Team All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference as a junior in 2009.[2] Kelly was named First Team All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference as a senior in 2010.[3]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		252 lb
(114 kg)		4.62 s1.66 s2.81 s4.18 s7.19 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)		26 reps
All values Central Washington Pro Day[4]

Kelly signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2011.[5][6] Kelly was waived after the preseason.[7] Kelly was invited to rookie minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks in 2012, but did not sign with the team.[8] Kelly attended rookie minicamp with the Carolina Panthers in 2013, but did not sign with the team.[9]

Kelly signed with the Wyoming Cavalry of the Indoor Football League in 2013 and stayed with the team through 2014.

On April 7, 2014, Kelly was assigned to the Spokane Shock.[10] On September 24, 2017, Kelly had his rookie option exercised. Kelly took over as the Shock's starting fullback.

Kelly was assigned to the Portland Steel on November 18, 2015.[11][12]

Kelly signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.[13]

On May 16, 2017, Kelly was assigned to the Washington Valor. On May 17, 2017, Kelly was placed on reassignment.

On June 12, 2017, Kelly signed with the Jacksonville Sharks.

References

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  1. ↑ "Bryson Kelly". www.scout.com. Scout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2017.[permanent dead link]
  2. ↑ "Wildcats Have 13 First-Team All-GNAC Selections, Sweep Specialty Awards". www.wildcatsports.com. Central Washington University. November 9, 2009. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Bighill is GNAC Defensive Co-Player of the Year, Wildcats Have Seven on First Team". www.wildcatsports.com. Central Washington University. November 15, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Bryson Kelly". www.nfldraftscout.com. The Sports Xchange. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Former CWU Running Back Bryson Kelly Signs with Oakland Raiders". www.wildcatsports.com. Central Washington University. August 8, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Former CWU back Bryson Kelly signs with Raiders". www.dailyrecordnews.com. The Daily Record. August 9, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
  7. ↑ Danny Kelly (August 30, 2011). "Oakland Raiders Roster Cuts 2011: No Big Surprises". www.bayarea.sbnation.com. Vox Media, Inc. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  8. ↑ Danny Kelly (May 11, 2012). "Seahawks Rookie Mini-Camp Invitees Announced". www.seattle.sbnation.com. Vox Media, Inc. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  9. ↑ Matt Henson (May 9, 2013). "Rookie camp set to kick off". www.panthers.com. Carolina Panthers. Archived from the original on May 24, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Spokane Shock Historical Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Portland Steel Historical Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Portland Thunder bolster defense with addition of Bryson Kelly, Oliver Davis". www.oregonlive.com. Oregon Live LLC. November 18, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Defensive lineman added to practice roster". www.stampeders.com. Calgary Stampeders. September 13, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
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