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In 2005, Kelly was a key player in Cincinnati’s turnaround season, helping the Bengals get their first winning season in 15 years, by winning the AFC North Division title, and a Wild-card playoff berth. |
In 2005, Kelly was a key player in Cincinnati’s turnaround season, helping the Bengals get their first winning season in 15 years, by winning the AFC North Division title, and a Wild-card playoff berth. |
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In 2007, Kelly won the Ed Block Courage Award. This is an annual award presented to a player from each team in the National Football League (NFL) who are voted for by their teammates as role models of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage. Named in memory of Ed Block, a humanitarian and athletic trainer for the Baltimore Colts, the award is administered by the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation. Sponsorship proceeds promote the prevention of child abuse by raising awareness of the epidemic and assisting agencies who provide for the care and treatment of abused children. |
In 2007, Kelly won the Ed Block Courage Award. This is an annual award presented to a player from each team in the National Football League (NFL) who are voted for by their teammates as role models of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage.<ref name=Sun29>{{cite news|last=Rosen|first=Jill|title=Flags down over Block award to Eagles' Vick|work=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|date=December 29, 2009|page=1}}</ref> Named in memory of Ed Block, a humanitarian and athletic trainer for the Baltimore Colts, the award is administered by the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation. Sponsorship proceeds promote the prevention of child abuse by raising awareness of the epidemic and assisting agencies who provide for the care and treatment of abused children. |
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During a morning practice session on August 3, 2009, Kelly suffered a ruptured left [[Achilles |
During a morning practice session on August 3, 2009, Kelly suffered a ruptured left [[Achilles tendon|Achilles]]. He was placed on [[injured reserve]] two days later. |
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Kelly, a devout Christian who was known as the spiritual leader of the team, helped the Bengals through some great highs and sad lows in 2009, helping encourage the players, as he teamed up with Bengals Team Chaplain [[Ken Moyer]]. During this time, Kelly might not have suited up on the field because of his Achilles injury, but he did whatever he could to serve the team and mentor the younger tight ends, helping the Bengals win the 2009 AFC North title. He also helped bring strength to the team in a time of sorrow, as the Bengals had to endure the untimely deaths of Wide Receiver Chris Henry, and Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer's wife Vikki. |
Kelly, a devout Christian who was known as the spiritual leader of the team, helped the Bengals through some great highs and sad lows in 2009, helping encourage the players, as he teamed up with Bengals Team Chaplain [[Ken Moyer]]. During this time, Kelly might not have suited up on the field because of his Achilles injury, but he did whatever he could to serve the team and mentor the younger tight ends, helping the Bengals win the 2009 AFC North title. He also helped bring strength to the team in a time of sorrow, as the Bengals had to endure the untimely deaths of Wide Receiver Chris Henry, and Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer's wife Vikki. |
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born: | February 22, 1977 Aberdeen, Mississippi | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 256 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Aberdeen (MS) | ||||||||
| College: | Mississippi State | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1999 / round: 2 / pick: 42 | ||||||||
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Reginald Kuta Kelly (born February 22, 1977 in Aberdeen, Mississippi) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft and also played for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Mississippi State.
College career
Kelly attended Mississippi State University. He played 44 times for his college and made 22 starts. He graduated with a degree in industrial technology.
Kelly had a strong senior year at Mississippi State in 1998, earning First-team All-SEC, as he helped the Bulldogs win the SEC West Division title, earning a spot in the 1998 SEC Championship Game. After the Conference Championship, Kelly finished his college career playing in a New Years Day Bowl at the 1999 Cotton Bowl Classic.
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
Kelly was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round (42nd overall) of the 1999 NFL draft. He made his first NFL start versus the New Orleans Saints on December 5. In his first season, he played in every game.
In the 2000 season he started in every game and caught his first NFL touchdown pass versus the St. Louis Rams on September 24. He finished the season with 31 catches for 340 yards and two touchdowns. During the 2001 season he made 13 starts and finished the season with 16 catches for 142 yards. In the 2002 season he started every game in the regular season as Atlanta progressed to the Divisional playoffs. He finished the season with 14 catches for 162 yards.[1]
Cincinnati Bengals
On March 13, 2003, Kelly signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an unrestricted free agent. He played in 12 games making 13 catches for 81 yards and one touchdown.
During the 2004 season, Kelly played in every game for the Bengals with 15 starts and made 15 catches for 85 yards.
In 2005, Kelly was a key player in Cincinnati’s turnaround season, helping the Bengals get their first winning season in 15 years, by winning the AFC North Division title, and a Wild-card playoff berth.
In 2007, Kelly won the Ed Block Courage Award. This is an annual award presented to a player from each team in the National Football League (NFL) who are voted for by their teammates as role models of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage.[2] Named in memory of Ed Block, a humanitarian and athletic trainer for the Baltimore Colts, the award is administered by the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation. Sponsorship proceeds promote the prevention of child abuse by raising awareness of the epidemic and assisting agencies who provide for the care and treatment of abused children.
During a morning practice session on August 3, 2009, Kelly suffered a ruptured left Achilles. He was placed on injured reserve two days later.
Kelly, a devout Christian who was known as the spiritual leader of the team, helped the Bengals through some great highs and sad lows in 2009, helping encourage the players, as he teamed up with Bengals Team Chaplain Ken Moyer. During this time, Kelly might not have suited up on the field because of his Achilles injury, but he did whatever he could to serve the team and mentor the younger tight ends, helping the Bengals win the 2009 AFC North title. He also helped bring strength to the team in a time of sorrow, as the Bengals had to endure the untimely deaths of Wide Receiver Chris Henry, and Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer's wife Vikki.
On May 13, 2010, Kelly re-signed with the Bengals.
Return to Atlanta
Kelly returned to the Atlanta Falcons on August 16, 2011 after signing a contract with them.
References
- ^ {http://www.bengals.com/team/player.asp?player_id=20}
- ^ Rosen, Jill (December 29, 2009). "Flags down over Block award to Eagles' Vick". The Baltimore Sun. p. 1.
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