Jones College

Louisiana Tech: Played in 17 games for the Bulldogs over the last two seasons, primarily on special teams...recorded 11 tackles, including a career-best four his freshman season vs. UAB (10/31).

High School: Played for head coach Chip Bilderback at Columbia...helped the Wildcats to a 13-1 record and south state championship appearance his senior year...played in MS/AL All-Star Game...three-time all-state selection (first team as a senior-junior)...as a junior, named The Columbian-Progress Defensive Player of the Year...credited with 159 tackles, 11 interceptions, 10 breakups and four forced fumbles in his high school career...rated as a three-star safety by Rivals and 247Sports.com.

Personal: Son of Jamison Kelly, Sr. and Lakisha Kelly...has four siblings, Heaven, Hezekiah, Jazzie and Nehemiah...nickname is Crazy 8...general studies major...born February 1, 2002.