After entering the transfer portal a few weeks ago, former Georgia Tech defensive lineman Eddie Kelly has found a new home in the SEC. Kelly plans to transfer to Missouri State to continue his college career.
Kelly was a solid player for the Yellow Jackets last year, appearing in all 13 games and starting five of them.
From his career with Georgia Tech Athletics:
2023 (2nd year):Played in five games as a true sophomore… Ranked second among defensive linemen in total tackles with 36… Recorded tackles in every game played… Game against South Carolina State (September 9) ) with nine total tackles (career high)… Recorded his first career sack against No. 17 Ole Miss (September 16) and also recorded his first career sack against Clemson (November 11). He recorded a total of nine tackles, including four solo tackles.
2022 (USF): Has three seasons of eligibility remaining after transferring from South Florida…Starred in 11 games as a true freshman at USF…19 total tackles, tied for third among team defensive linemen…Also due to a loss and a fumble recovery. Also recorded 1.5 tackles… At least one stop in the Bulls’ first nine games of the season… Multiple stops in five games… Best performance of the season with four tackles (three solo), one lost tackle and a fumble recovery. Highlights against Houston (October 29)… Set a season high with 4 tackles against Louisville (September 24)… 3 tackles against Tulane (October 15)… Against Florida (September 17) and two tackles against Temple (Nov. 5)…his two tackles against Florida included a half TFL.
2023 (2nd year): Played in five games as a true sophomore… Ranked second among defensive linemen in total tackles with 36… Recorded tackles in every game played… Game against South Carolina State (September 9) ) with nine total tackles (career high)… Recorded his first career sack against No. 17 Ole Miss (September 16) and also recorded his first career sack against Clemson (November 11). He recorded a total of nine tackles, including four solo tackles.
2022 (USF): Has three seasons of eligibility remaining after transferring from South Florida…Starred in 11 games as a true freshman at USF…19 total tackles, tied for third among team defensive linemen…Also due to a loss and a fumble recovery. Also recorded 1.5 tackles… At least one stop in the Bulls’ first nine games of the season… Multiple stops in five games… Best performance of the season with four tackles (three solo), one lost tackle and a fumble recovery. Highlights against Houston (October 29)… Set a season high with 4 tackles against Louisville (September 24)… 3 tackles against Tulane (October 15)… Against Florida (September 17) and two tackles against Temple (Nov. 5)…his two tackles against Florida included a half TFL.
high school: Rated as a 3-star prospect by rival, 247 sports and ESPN … Named a top 50 and top 70 defensive end in Florida for the class of 2022. rival … Ranked 15th orlando sentinels Central Florida’s Super 60 top recruit… Recorded 71 tackles, including 23 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, as a senior at West Orange High School in 2021… Led West Orange to an 11-2 record, leading to Florida Class 8A Contributed to appearances Reached the state quarterfinals as a senior…Started his prep career at Orlando Jones HS where he primarily played tight end and led Jones to the fourth round of the 2020 Florida Class 5A State Playoffs as a junior. He helped lead… Coach Mike Granato at West Orange.
