Mike Kelly (gridiron football, born 1948)

Mike Kelly
No. 87
Position	Tight end
Personal information
Born	January 14, 1948 (age 77); Davidson, North Carolina, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	North Mecklenburg
College	Davidson
NFL draft	1970: undrafted
Career history
	Cincinnati Bengals (1970–1972); New Orleans Saints (1973);
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Last updated October 26, 2025

Michael Grey Kelly (born January 14, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals and the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Davidson Wildcats.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

References

↑ "Mike Kelly Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
↑ "What A Difference A Day Makes". The Cincinnati Enquirer. September 13, 1972. p. 25. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
↑ "The Cincinnati Enquirer 12 Aug 1971, page 38". Newspapers.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
↑ "Saints Acquire Mike Kelly". The Daily Advertiser. April 11, 1973. p. 41. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

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[1] "Mike Kelly Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 29, 2023.

[2] "What A Difference A Day Makes". The Cincinnati Enquirer. September 13, 1972. p. 25. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[3] "The Cincinnati Enquirer 12 Aug 1971, page 38". Newspapers.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[4] "Saints Acquire Mike Kelly". The Daily Advertiser. April 11, 1973. p. 41. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

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