Bryson Kelly Explained

Bryson Kelly
Number:36, 91, 95
Position:Defensive lineman
Birth Date:1 July 1989
Birth Place:San Diego, California
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:275
High School:Mukilteo (WA) Kamiak
College:Central Washington
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • NAL champion
  • Second-team All-GNAC (2009)
  • First-team All-GNAC (2010)
Aflstatlabel1:Rush attempts
Aflstatvalue1:48
Aflstatlabel2:Rushing yards
Aflstatvalue2:117
Aflstatlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Aflstatvalue3:14
Aflstatlabel4:Tackles
Aflstatvalue4:54.0
Aflstatlabel5:Sacks
Aflstatvalue5:12
Cfl:bryson-kelly/160514/
Afl:13100

Bryson Kelly (born July 1, 1989) is a former American football defensive lineman. He played college football at Central Washington University, Kelly was signed to the Oakland Raiders as a undrafted free agent in 2011 . 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

Kelly attended Kamiak High School.

College career

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

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

National Football League

Kelly signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2011.[4] [5] [6] Kelly was invited to rookie minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks in 2012, but did not sign with the team.[7] Kelly attended rookie minicamp with the Carolina Panthers in 2013, but did not sign with the team.[8]

Wyoming Cavalry

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

Spokane Shock

On April 7, 2014, Kelly was assigned to the Spokane Shock.[9] On September 24, 2017, Kelly had his rookie option exercised. Kelly took over as the Shock's starting fullback.

Portland Steel

Kelly was assigned to the Portland Steel on November 18, 2015.[10] [11]

Calgary Stampeders

Kelly signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.[12]

Washington Valor

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

Jacksonville Sharks

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bryson Kelly . Scout.com . www.scout.com . May 17, 2017 .
  2. Web site: Wildcats Have 13 First-team All-GNAC Selections, Sweep Specialty Awards . November 9, 2009 . Central Washington University . www.wildcatsports.com . May 18, 2017.
  3. Web site: Bighill is GNAC Defensive Co-Player of the Year, Wildcats Have Seven on First-team . November 15, 2010 . Central Washington University . www.wildcatsports.com . May 18, 2017.
  4. Web site: Former CWU Running Back Bryson Kelly Signs with Oakland Raiders . August 8, 2010 . Central Washington University . www.wildcatsports.com . May 18, 2017.
  5. Web site: Former CWU back Bryson Kelly signs with Raiders . August 9, 2011 . The Daily Record . www.dailyrecordnews.com . May 18, 2011.
  6. Web site: Oakland Raiders Roster Cuts 2011: No Big Surprises . Danny Kelly . August 30, 2011 . . www.bayarea.sbnation.com . May 18, 2017.
  7. Web site: Seahawks Rookie Mini-Camp Invitees Announced . Danny Kelly . May 11, 2012 . . www.seattle.sbnation.com . May 18, 2017.
  8. Web site: Rookie camp set to kick off . Matt Henson . May 9, 2013 . Carolina Panthers . www.panthers.com . May 18, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180524082129/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Rookie-camp-set-to-kick-off-/c8e90ebc-8cdd-47d0-9ee4-316d6bab735c . May 24, 2018 . dead .
  9. Web site: Spokane Shock Historical Transactions . ArenaFan . www.arenafan.com . May 18, 2017.
  10. Web site: Portland Steel Historical Transactions . ArenaFan . www.arenafan.com . May 18, 2017.
  11. Web site: Portland Thunder bolster defense with addition of Bryson Kelly, Oliver Davis . November 18, 2015 . Oregon Live LLC . www.oregonlive.com . May 18, 2017.
  12. Web site: Defensive lineman added to practice roster . September 13, 2016 . Calgary Stampeders . www.stampeders.com . May 18, 2017.