Maurice Kelly (gridiron football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | October 9, 1972 Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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| High school: | Orangeburg (SC) Wilkinson |
| College: | East Tennessee State |
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| CFL status: | International |
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Maurice Kelly is a former American football player. He was born on October 9, 1972. Maurice played as a defensive back for several teams during his career. This included two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Maurice Kelly's Early Life and Education
Maurice Kelly grew up in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He went to Orangeburg-Wilkinson Senior High School there. After high school, he continued his education and football career. He attended East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. There, he played college football for the East Tennessee State Buccaneers.
Maurice Kelly's Professional Football Career
Maurice Kelly had a long career playing professional football. He played for teams in both the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the National Football League (NFL).
Playing in the CFL
Maurice Kelly started his professional journey in the CFL. He played for several teams in Canada.
- He joined the Las Vegas Posse in 1994.
- In 1995, he played for the Toronto Argonauts.
- From 1996 to 1997, he was a member of the BC Lions.
- He then played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1998 to 1999.
- Later in his career, he returned to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played for them again from 2003 to 2004.
Time with the Seattle Seahawks
Maurice Kelly also played in the NFL. He spent two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. He was part of the Seahawks team in 2000 and 2001. Playing in the NFL is a big achievement for any football player.
What is a Defensive Back?
A defensive back is a very important position in football. These players are part of the defense. Their main job is to stop the other team from scoring. They try to prevent passes from being caught. They also help tackle players who are running with the ball. Defensive backs need to be fast and agile. They also need to be good at reading the game. Maurice Kelly played this position, showing his skills in both the CFL and NFL.
