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Not to be confused with Jeremy Kerley.
Jeremy Kelley
No. 19
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1988-06-09) June 9, 1988 (age 36)
West Seneca, New York
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:West Seneca (NY)
College:Maine
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career CFL statistics
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:15
Receiving average:7.5
Receiving TDs:0
Stats at CFL.ca
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions:37
Receiving yards:455
Receiving average:12.3
Receiving TDs:11
Stats at ArenaFan.com
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Jeremy Kelley (born June 9, 1988) is a former gridiron football wide receiver. He attended the University of Maine. Kelley has been a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Utah Blaze, Jacksonville Sharks, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Power, San Jose SaberCats, Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears and Hudson Valley Fort.

College career

After graduating from West Seneca West High School, Kelley attended the University of Maine where he made contributions both on offense as a wide receiver, and on special teams. In his college career, Kelley totalled 8 receptions for 64 yards, and 1 touchdown.[1]

Professional career

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Kelley's first stint playing professional football saw limited action playing for the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats. In his only season, Kelley contributed 15 yards receiving as the Tiger-Cats finished with an 8-10 record.[2]

Utah Blaze

Though limited information is available, the media has attributed Kelley's best statistical numbers of his collegiate or professional career to his time spent with the Utah Blaze in 2012. Appearing in 8 games, Kelley recorded 19 receptions for 231 yards, and an astounding 7 touchdown receptions.[3]

Jacksonville Sharks

Following the 2012 Arena Football League season, Kelley's contractual rights were assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks. Due to his gained interest from the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, Kelley hoped to not participate in the Sharks' 2013 season. However, the Sharks maintained his rights among AFL teams.[4]

Indianapolis Colts

On January 30, 2013, Kelley signed a "reserve/futures" contract with the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts promising him an invitation to the Colts' training camp and an opportunity to compete in the off-season for a position on the 53-man roster.[4]

Pittsburgh Power

On June 25, 2014, Kelley was signed by the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League.

San Jose SaberCats

On September 29, 2014, Kelley was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats for the 2015 season. On July 31, 2015, Kelley was placed on reassignment.

Denver Broncos

On December 30, 2014, Kelley was signed to a Reserve/Future contract by the Denver Broncos. He was released by the Broncos on May 4, 2015.[5]

Chicago Bears

Kelley signed with the Chicago Bears on August 15, 2015.[6] He was released by the Bears on August 30, 2015.[7]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On February 9, 2016, Kelley signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

References

  1. ^ http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/191763/jeremy-kelley
  2. ^ http://cfl.ca/statistics/list/team/hamilton/year/2011
  3. ^ http://blogs.buffalonews.com/press-coverage/2013/01/west-senecas-jeremy-kelley-signs-futures-contract-with-colts.html
  4. ^ a b http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/013013aaa.html
  5. ^ Swanson, Ben (May 4, 2015). "Broncos waive Paul Cornick, Jeremy Kelley". denverbroncos.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Bears Sign Kelley to Add WR Depth". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
  7. ^ "JEREMY KELLEY". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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