Dennis Kelly (American football)

Dennis Kelly
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Kelly with the Tennessee Titans in 2018
No. 71 – Tennessee Titans
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1990-01-16) January 16, 1990
Chicago Heights, Illinois
Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight: 321 lb (146 kg)
Career information
High school: Chicago (IL) Marian Catholic
College: Purdue
NFL Draft: 2012 / Round: 5 / Pick: 153
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2017
Games played: 62
Games started: 22
Player stats at NFL.com

Dennis Andrew Kelly (born January 16, 1990) is an American football offensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue.

College career

Kelly spent four seasons (2008-11) at Purdue and appeared in 42 career games, including starts in 37 consecutive games. He graduated with a degree in organizational leadership and supervision from Purdue.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Kelly was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round, 153rd overall, in the 2012 NFL Draft.

On September 9, 2015, Kelly signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles through 2016.[1]

On April 27, 2016, Kelly signed another one-year contract extension with the Eagles through 2017.[2]

Tennessee Titans

On August 16, 2016, Kelly was traded to the Tennessee Titans for wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham.[3] He played in all 16 games for the Titans in 2016, starting in six of them.

On July 26, 2017, Kelly signed a three-year contract extension with the Titans through the 2020 season.[4]

Personal life

Kelly’s brother, Tim, played football at Eastern Illinois and is currently an offensive quality control coach for the Houston Texans. He is married to Jerianna, and the couple gave birth to their first child, Eden Caroline, in July 2015. They own two dogs, Harley and Sanford. He also played basketball in high school.

References

  1. ↑ Gowton, Brandon Lee (September 9, 2015). "Eagles, Dennis Kelly agree to contract extension". BleedingGreenNation.com. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  2. ↑ Gowton, Brandon Lee (April 27, 2016). "Eagles sign offensive lineman to contract extension". BleedingGreenNation.com. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  3. ↑ Florio, Mike (August 16, 2016). "Titans send Dorial Green-Beckham to Eagles". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  4. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (July 26, 2017). "Titans Reach Multi-Year Extension with OL Dennis Kelly". TitansOnline.com.


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