 Kelley in August, 2011. | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 24, 1986 LaGrange, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Kentucky |
| Undrafted: | 2009 |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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