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Kelly Gregg

Gregg with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2011
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Position:	Nose tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1976-11-01) November 1, 1976 (age 48) Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
College:	University of Oklahoma
NFL Draft:	1999 / Round: 6 / Pick: 173
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (1999)* Philadelphia Eagles (1999) Baltimore Ravens (2000–2010) →Rhein Fire (2001) Kansas City Chiefs (2011)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XXXV) First-team All-Big 12 (1998) Second-team All-Big 12 (1997)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 551 Sacks: 20.5 Forced fumbles: 2
Player stats at PFR

Kelly Michael Gregg (born November 1, 1976) is a former American football player. He played as a nose tackle in the NFL. After his football career, he became a radio personality in Oklahoma City. He was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1999 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma.

Gregg was part of the Baltimore Ravens team that won Super Bowl XXXV. He played with the Ravens until the 2010 season. Early in his career, he also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles. In 2011, he was a starter for the Kansas City Chiefs. His nickname "Buddy Lee" was given to him by teammate Tony Siragusa.

Early Life and High School Sports

Kelly Gregg grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma. He went to Edmond North High School. There, he was a star athlete in both football and wrestling.

Wrestling Achievements

In wrestling, Kelly was a state champion three times. He won in the Heavyweight division in 1993, 1994, and 1995. In 1995, he was named wrestler of the year by the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Football Achievements

In football, Kelly was chosen for the All-State team twice. As a senior in 1994, he was named the city's Defensive Player of the Year. This award also came from the Daily Oklahoman.

College Football Career

Kelly Gregg decided to play college football at the University of Oklahoma. He was named to the All-Big 12 first-team as a junior in 1997. He also made the first-team as a senior in 1998. This was impressive because his teams had losing records in both seasons.

Key College Statistics

In his senior year (1998), Kelly made 117 tackles. He also had 24 tackles for loss, which is still a record for Oklahoma. His 53 career tackles for loss rank second all-time at Oklahoma. He also had 9 sacks in 1998, which is the 5th best season for a Sooner player. His 19 career sacks are seventh all-time for the Sooners. He led the Sooners in tackles in his last two seasons. He was the first defensive lineman to do this in 30 years. He studied sociology in college.

College Statistics Table

Professional Football Journey

Kelly Gregg's professional career began when he was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Starting with the Bengals and Eagles

The Cincinnati Bengals picked Kelly Gregg in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL draft. He was later signed to their practice squad. In December 1999, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles. He played for them until September 2000.

Time with the Baltimore Ravens

On September 13, 2000, Kelly Gregg joined the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. He earned a Super Bowl ring when the Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV. Their defense was one of the best in NFL history that year. The next year, he played for the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe and recorded six sacks.

In 2001, Gregg became a more active player for the Ravens. In 2002, he became the full-time starting nose tackle. He kept this starting role until the 2010 season. In his first year as a starter, he had 56 tackles and two sacks. By 2003, he was known as one of the toughest nose tackles in the league, especially against the run. That year, he had 80 tackles and 2 sacks.

Gregg (97) playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006.

Kelly Gregg helped the Baltimore Ravens keep their reputation for having a top defense. He was a key player in many games where the Ravens' defense stopped opposing teams from running for 100 yards. Some of his best years were 2006 and 2007. In 2006, he helped the Ravens have the #1 ranked defense and had a career-high 3.5 sacks. In 2007, he also had a career-high 83 tackles and 3 sacks.

In October 2008, Gregg had knee surgery and missed the rest of the season. He came back strong in 2009 with 63 tackles and 3 sacks. In 2010, he continued to start but shared playing time with rookie Terrence Cody. He still made 34 tackles.

The Ravens released Kelly Gregg on July 28, 2011. Even though he was never chosen for a Pro Bowl, he was considered one of the most effective and underrated nose tackles in the league. In his ten years with the Ravens, he had over 500 tackles and 19.5 sacks.

Playing for the Kansas City Chiefs

Kelly Gregg signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on July 30, 2011. In the 2011 season, he finished with 39 tackles and 1 sack.

Career Statistics Table