Lewis Kelly facts for kids
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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | April 21, 1977 Lithonia, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | DeKalb County (GA) Henderson | ||||
| College: | South Carolina State (1995–1999) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 7 / Pick: 248 | ||||
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Lewis Kelly is a former American football player. He was born on April 21, 1977. Lewis Kelly played as an offensive guard in the NFL. He played for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants.
Early Life and College
Lewis Kelly grew up in Lithonia, Georgia. He went to Henderson High School. After high school, he attended South Carolina State University. He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs from 1995 to 1999.
Professional Football Career
Lewis Kelly was chosen by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2000 NFL Draft. He was picked in the seventh round. This means he was the 248th player chosen overall.
He played for the Vikings from 2000 to 2003. During this time, he also played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in NFL Europe in 2002. NFL Europe was a league that helped players develop their skills.
After his time with the Vikings, Lewis Kelly later played for the New York Giants. He was with the Giants from 2005 to 2006. As an offensive guard, his job was to block for his team's running backs and protect the quarterback.
Life After Football
After his professional football career, Lewis Kelly has lived a private life. He is a father and has three children.
