Robert Kelley (American football) explained

Robert Kelley
Number:32, 20
Position:Running back
Birth Date:3 October 1992
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:229
College:Tulane (2011–2015)
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:906
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:3.9
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue3:9
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:16
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:100
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue6:1
Pfr:KellRo00

Robert Kelley (born October 3, 1992), nicknamed "Fat Rob", is a former American football running back. He played college football at Tulane and was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Early life

Kelley attended and played football at O. Perry Walker High School.[1]

College career

Kelley attended and played college football at Tulane from 2011 to 2015.[2] He played under head coaches Bob Toledo, Mark Hutson, and Curtis Johnson.[3] In the 2011 season, Kelley was part of a backfield dominated by Orleans Darkwa. Overall, he had 332 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and 16 receptions for 178 yards.[4] In the 2012 season, he had a team-high 286 rushing yards and 46 receptions for 340 yards and four receiving touchdowns.[5] [6] In the 2013 season, he had 420 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 18 receptions, 176 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.[7] In his final collegiate season in 2015, he shared the backfield with Dontrell Hilliard, Sherman Badie, Lazedrick Thompson, and Josh Rounds.[8] Overall, he had 232 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, six receptions, 33 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.[9]

Statistics

SeasonTeamClassPosGPRushingReceiving
Rush Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD
TulaneFR RB 13 74 332 4.5 2 16 178 11.1 0
TulaneSO RB 12 81 286 3.5 0 46 340 7.4 4
TulaneJR RB 12 98 420 4.3 3 18 176 9.8 1
TulaneSR RB 12 65 232 3.6 1 6 33 5.5 1
Career 49 318 1,270 4.0 6 86 727 8.5 6

Professional career

Washington Redskins

On May 6, 2016, the Washington Redskins signed Kelley as an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL draft.[10] On September 25, 2016, Kelley had his first rushing attempt of his career against the New York Giants.[11] On October 23, 2016, he scored his first career touchdown against the Detroit Lions, a one-yard reception from quarterback Kirk Cousins.[12] [13] On October 30, 2016, Kelley made his first career start in place of an injured Matt Jones, where he rushed for 87 yards on 21 carries, while also scoring his first career rushing touchdown in a 27–27 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals.[14] [15] After his starting debut, the team announced that Kelley would be the full-time starting running back.[16] On November 20, 2016, Kelley had his first multi-touchdown game after recording a career-high 137 rushing yards with three rushing touchdowns in a 42–24 victory over the Green Bay Packers on NBC Sunday Night Football.[17] Overall, he finished his rookie season with 704 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, 12 receptions, 82 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.[18]

In the 2017 season, Kelley's role diminished with the usage of Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine increasing.[19] He scored two touchdowns against the Seattle Seahawks in the Week 9 win.[20] He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2017, after re-aggravating a high ankle sprain and suffering an MCL sprain in Week 10.[21] Overall, he finished the 2017 season with 62 carries for 194 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.[22]

Kelley was placed on injured reserve on September 18, 2018, with a toe injury.[23] He played two games in the 2018 season with only four carries for eight rushing yards.[24]

New Orleans Saints

On July 30, 2019, Kelley signed with the New Orleans Saints, but was waived four days later.[25] [26]

Personal life

Kelley was born and raised in the 9th Ward district of New Orleans, until he and his parents lost their home as a result of Hurricane Katrina's effect on the city in August 2005.[27]

Kelley was arrested in July 2014 after a fellow student at Tulane claimed Kelley assaulted him and stole his bicycle.[28] Due to the arrest, Kelley was suspended from the football team and subsequently missed the entirety of the 2014 season due to him being academically ineligible.[29] The charges for the arrest were later dropped, and Kelley returned to the team for the 2015 season.

Kelley's "Fat Rob" nickname originated during his senior year at Tulane, after his running backs coach bought him a backpack with the nickname ingraved on it.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Allen . Scott . August 26, 2016 . Redskins rookie's 'Fat Rob' nickname isn't all about weight . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190112225322/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/08/26/redskins-rookies-fat-rob-nickname-isnt-all-about-weight/ . January 12, 2019 . March 11, 2018 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.
  2. Web site: Rob Kelley College Stats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190413105555/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/rob-kelley-1.html . April 13, 2019 . March 11, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Tulane Green Wave Coaches . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326160246/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulane/coaches.html . March 26, 2023 . April 28, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  4. Web site: 2011 Tulane Green Wave Stats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190413105653/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulane/2011.html . April 13, 2019 . March 11, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Rob Kelley 2012 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180311143000/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/rob-kelley-1/gamelog/2012/ . March 11, 2018 . March 11, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: 2012 Tulane Green Wave Stats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180310234352/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulane/2012.html . March 10, 2018 . March 11, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: Rob Kelley 2013 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180311201501/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/rob-kelley-1/gamelog/2013/ . March 11, 2018 . March 11, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: 2015 Tulane Green Wave Stats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180311143052/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulane/2015.html . March 11, 2018 . March 11, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: Rob Kelley 2015 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180311142955/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/rob-kelley-1/gamelog/2015/ . March 11, 2018 . March 11, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . May 6, 2016 . Redskins Sign 14 College Free Agents . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170815135526/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-14-College-Free-Agents/f5bc535b-3745-41a8-a8b3-234663996035 . August 15, 2017 . October 30, 2016 . Redskins.com.
  11. Web site: Robert Kelley Career Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221006211303/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KellRo00.htm . October 6, 2022 . April 28, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: Kring-Schreifels . Jake . October 23, 2016 . Robert Kelley Scores His First Career Touchdown . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161031024054/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Robert-Kelley-Scores-His-First-Career-Touchdown-/41b58f4b-c5b5-4d15-b8c1-8a0388fa37b8 . October 31, 2016 . October 30, 2016 . Redskins.com.
  13. Web site: Robert Kelley Career Touchdown Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161224233020/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KellRo00/touchdowns/ . December 24, 2016 . December 24, 2016 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  14. News: McMillan . Keith . October 30, 2016 . Watch Rob Kelley plow into the end zone . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161031150539/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2016/live-updates/nfl/redskins-at-bengals-in-london/watch-rob-kelley-plow-into-the-end-zone/ . October 31, 2016 . October 30, 2016 . Washington Post.
  15. Web site: Lewis Jr . Lake . October 30, 2016 . Robert Kelley proves toughness against chippy Bengals defense . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161031023928/http://redskinswire.usatoday.com/2016/10/30/robert-kelley-proves-toughness-against-chippy-bengals-defense/ . October 31, 2016 . October 30, 2016 . Redskins Wire.
  16. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . November 10, 2016 . Robert Kelley Keeping It Simple As He Becomes Top Running Back . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170913135058/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Robert-Kelley-Keeping-It-Simple-As-He-Becomes-Top-Running-Back/bc0277a9-e124-4700-9116-d98eaf1a5df4 . September 13, 2017 . September 13, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  17. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . November 20, 2016 . Robert Kelley Goes Off On National Stage With Three Scores . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428191520/https://www.commanders.com/news/robert-kelley-goes-off-on-national-stage-with-three-scores-18120552 . April 28, 2023 . November 22, 2016 . Redskins.com.
  18. Web site: Robert Kelley 2016 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180311141757/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KellRo00/gamelog/2016/ . March 11, 2018 . March 11, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  19. Web site: 2017 Washington Redskins Statistics & Players . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180126155213/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2017.htm . January 26, 2018 . March 11, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  20. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . November 5, 2017 . Redskins Land Knockout Punch Late For Victory Over Seahawks . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171213011257/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Land-Knockout-Punch-Late-For-Victory-Over-Seahawks/aeda8863-551a-428f-951a-5d9dbc53bfca . December 13, 2017 . December 12, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  21. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . November 14, 2017 . Redskins Place Two On Injured Reserve, Sign Two To The Active Roster . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171223110534/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Place-Two-On-Injured-Reserve-Sign-Two-To-The-Active-Roster/c20a638a-edab-4615-b54b-e2fe4c5b0579 . December 23, 2017 . November 14, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  22. Web site: Robert Kelley 2017 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180312042736/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KellRo00/gamelog/2017/ . March 12, 2018 . March 11, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  23. Web site: September 18, 2018 . Redskins Sign Breshad Perriman And Michael Floyd, Place Rob Kelley On Injured Reserve . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180919025021/https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-sign-breshad-perriman-and-michael-floyd-place-rob-kelley-on-injured-res . September 19, 2018 . September 18, 2018 . Redskins.com.
  24. Web site: Robert Kelley 2018 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428191520/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KellRo00/gamelog/2018/ . April 28, 2023 . June 3, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  25. Web site: Alper . Josh . July 30, 2019 . Saints add Rob Kelley to backfield . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220930170910/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/07/30/saints-add-rob-kelley-to-backfield/ . September 30, 2022 . April 28, 2023 . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
  26. Web site: August 3, 2019 . Saints add Jacquizz Rodgers, waive Rob Kelley . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428191522/https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=27316493 . April 28, 2023 . April 28, 2023 . ESPN.com . en . Associated Press.
  27. Web site: November 17, 2016 . New #RedskinsTalk Podcast – Get to know Robert Kelley . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201025211419/https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/washington-redskins/new-redskinstalk-podcast-get-know-robert-kelley . October 25, 2020 . April 28, 2023 . RSN . en.
  28. Web site: Dabe . Christopher . September 24, 2014 . Suspended Tulane running back Robert Kelley has charges dropped, court records say . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170907065740/http://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2014/09/suspended_tulane_running_back.html . September 7, 2017 . November 22, 2016 . NOLA.com.
  29. Web site: Smith . Guerry . July 7, 2015 . Robert Kelley in line to suit up for Tulane football team this fall . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161122154337/http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/tulane/article_a4bf39e6-1f02-5dc3-9247-9a47ec3b940a.html . November 22, 2016 . November 22, 2016 . The New Orleans Advocate.