Dennis Kelly

Dennis Andrew Kelly (born January 16, 1990) is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Kelly played with the Eagles for four seasons primarily as a reserve lineman before playing for the Tennessee Titans from 2016 to 2020, where he saw an expanded role. He has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts. Early life Kelly was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to an Irish family. He is the brother of NFL coach Tim Kelly. Kelly attended Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, where he played tight end and some basketball. College career Kelly studied organizational leadership and supervision at Purdue University from 2008 to 2011 and appeared in 42 games, including 37 starts. During the 2014 offseason, he returned to Purdue to finish his degree. Professional career