Dennis Kelly (NFL) Biography
Dennis Kelly is an American offensive football tackle for the National Football League (NFL) Tennessee Titans. He was selected in the 5th round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. He played football in college at Purdue.
Dennis Kelly Age
Kelly was born as Dennis Andrew Kelly on January 16, 1990, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States. He celebrates his birthday on January 16 every year.
Dennis Kelly Education
Kelly studied at the Chicago Heights Marian Catholic High School, where he played tight end. From 2008-11, Kelly studied organizational leadership and oversight at Purdue University, and appeared in 42 games, including 37 starts.
Dennis Kelly Height and Weight
Kelly stands at a height of 6-foot-8-inch. He weighs 321 lb (146 kg) and on January 19, 2020, he became the heaviest player in NFL history to catch a postseason touchdown pass.
Dennis Kelly Family
Kelly is the brother of Houston Texan offensive coordinator Tim Kelly. His parent’s identity is not revealed.
Dennis Kelly (NFL) Wife
Kelly is a married man. He is married to Jerianna Kelly. The couple’s marriage venue and time of marriage is not revealed. They together have two daughters Eden Kelly and Isla Kelly. They own two dogs, Harley and Sanford.
Dennis Kelly Philadelphia Eagles
Kelly was selected in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Eagles, in the 2012 NFL Draft, 153rd overall. He started as a rookie in 10 games, with three on the right guard and seven on the right tackle. Kelly signed with the Eagles on September 9, 2015, a one-year contract extension to 2016. Kelly signed another one-year contract extension through 2017 with the Eagles on April 27, 2016.
This was Kelly’s second contract extension since it was drawn up by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. In three years he had played in 30 games, including 15 starts, and demonstrated flexibility by being able to play on guard and tackle.
Dennis Kelly Tennessee Titans
On 16 August 2016, Kelly was traded for wide-receiver Dorial Green-Beckham to the Tennessee Titans. He played in all 43 games, including 12 starts, in his first three seasons in Nashville. The fifth-round pick in 2012 spent his first four NFL seasons as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and played in 30 games from 2012-15, including 15 starts.
On 26 July 2017, Kelly signed a three-year contract extension with the Titans through the season 2020. Kelly scored his first NFL touchdown on a one-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill in a 42-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 24, 2019. He scored his seconde on January 19, 2020.
Dennis Kelly College
Kelly played four seasons at Purdue in 2008-2011 and appeared in 42 career games, playing in 37 consecutive games including. In both 2010 and 2011, he was named Bob Griese Offensive Most Valuable Player of the League. While senior for 2011, he was team co-captain and offensive MVP.
Kelly was named offense team MVP as a junior in 2010. He began in all 12 games and helped anchor an offensive line that blocked five consecutive games with 200-plus rushing yards for a school record. During his freshman campaign in 2008, he appeared in five games as a backup. He graduated from Purdue with a degree in organizational leadership and oversight.
Dennis Kelly Salary
Kelly signed a 2 year, $3,050,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including a $400,000 signing bonus, $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,525,000.
Dennis Kelly Net Worth
Kelly has an estimated net worth of $26 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a football offensive tackle.
Dennis Kelly Awards and Achievements
Kelly has earned honorable mention of All-Big Ten and Academic All-Big Ten as a junior. He was selected by the conference’s coaches and media as an All-Big Ten honorable mention choice. He started in all 12 games at left tackle as a sophomore in 2009 and won all-big ten Academic honors.
The 2011 Boilermaker line cleared the way for a running game that recorded 11 100-yard rushing games in 13 contests including 393 yards against Southeast Missouri and 265 yards against Western Michigan in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl with Kelly anchoring the left tackle position.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kelly
Who is Dennis Kelly?
Dennis Kelly is an American offensive football tackle for the National Football League (NFL) Tennessee Titans.
How old is Dennis Kelly?
Kelly is 30 years old as of 2019. He was born in 1990.
How tall is Dennis Kelly?
Kelly stands at the height of 6 ft 8 in.
Is Dennis Kelly married?
Yes, Kelly is married to Jerianna Kelly. They have two children.
How much is Dennis Kelly worth?
Kelly has an estimated net worth of $26 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a football offensive tackle.
How much does Kelly make?
Kelly signed a 2 year, $3,050,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including a $400,000 signing bonus, $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,525,000.
Where does Dennis Kelly live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Kelly dead or alive?
Kelly is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him/her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Dennis Kelly now?
Kelly is currently playing for Tennessee Titans, an American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee.