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Mattox Kelly
DL · #52 · Illinois State University
Height6'5"
Weight235 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
DNP
Roster status
Rostered
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 2:03 PM
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Background
Beechwood HS: Two-year varsity starter for head coach Jay Volker ... helped team to a Region 2A title as a senior, while earning all-Northern Kentucky honors and all-state honors ... led the team in sacks and tackles for loss and ranked top 10 in the class 2A in sacks ... ranked second on the team in sacks as a junior, while helping the team advance to the state semifinals and a region championship ... also a standout on the basketball court at Beechwood. Personal: Born Sept. 13, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia ... son of Matt and Megan Kelly ... has a younger sister, Emme ... member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and the honor roll.
Hometown
🏴Florence, KY
High schoolBeechwood HS
Career path
- OfferApr 9, 2024Mattox Kelly (DL) received an offer from Eastern Kentucky University
- OfferMar 24, 2024Mattox Kelly (DL) received an offer from Illinois State University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Illinois State University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Illinois State University | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | -- | DNP | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026