Lewis Kelly facts for kids

Lewis Kelly is a former American football player. He played as an offensive guard in the NFL. He played for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants.

Who is Lewis Kelly?

Lewis Kelly was born on April 21, 1977. He grew up in Lithonia, Georgia, in the United States. He became a professional football player.

Early Life and College Years

Lewis Kelly went to Henderson High School. After high school, he attended South Carolina State University. He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs. He played there from 1995 to 1999. In 2000, while at college, he joined a fraternity called Alpha Phi Alpha.

Playing in the NFL

Lewis Kelly was chosen by an NFL team in the year 2000. This happened during the 2000 NFL draft. The NFL draft is an event where professional football teams pick new players. He was picked in the seventh round.

He started his professional career with the Minnesota Vikings. He played for them from 2000 to 2003. In 2002, he also played for the Frankfurt Galaxy. This team was part of NFL Europe. After playing for the Vikings, he later joined the New York Giants. He played for the Giants from 2005 to 2006.

What is an Offensive Guard?

In American football, an offensive guard is a very important position. They are part of the offensive line. Their main job is to protect their team's quarterback. They also help to create paths for running backs. This allows the running backs to gain yards. Offensive guards need to be strong and quick. They must also be very smart to understand plays.

Lewis Kelly played in 18 games during his NFL career. He started in 5 of those games. He has three children.