Robert Kelley (American football) facts for kids
Kelley with the Washington Redskins in 2017
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | October 3, 1992 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 229 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | O. Perry Walker (New Orleans) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Tulane (2011–2015) | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||||||
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Robert Kelley (born October 3, 1992), known by his nickname "Fat Rob", is a former American football running back. He played college football for Tulane University. Later, he was signed by the Washington Redskins in 2016.
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Early Life and Football Beginnings
Robert Kelley grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to O. Perry Walker High School. There, he played football and showed his talent early on.
College Football Journey at Tulane
Kelley played college football at Tulane University from 2011 to 2015. He played under several coaches during his time there.
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In his first year, 2011, Kelley ran for 332 yards. He also scored two touchdowns. He caught 16 passes for 178 yards. The next year, 2012, he led his team with 286 rushing yards. He also caught 46 passes for 340 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
In 2013, he gained 420 rushing yards. He scored three rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. For his final college season in 2015, he shared playing time with other running backs. He finished with 232 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
Playing in the NFL
Joining the Washington Redskins
After college, the Washington Redskins signed Robert Kelley in 2016. This happened after the 2016 NFL draft. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning no team picked him in the draft.
Kelley got his first chance to run with the ball on September 25, 2016. This was in a game against the New York Giants. On October 23, 2016, he scored his first touchdown. It was a one-yard catch from quarterback Kirk Cousins.
A week later, on October 30, 2016, Kelley started his first NFL game. He ran for 87 yards and scored his first rushing touchdown. The team then announced he would be their main starting running back.
On November 20, 2016, Kelley had an amazing game. He ran for a career-high 137 yards. He also scored three rushing touchdowns. This helped his team win against the Green Bay Packers. He finished his first season with 704 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. He also had one receiving touchdown.
Later Seasons and Injuries
In 2017, Kelley's playing time changed. Other running backs like Chris Thompson played more. Kelley scored two touchdowns against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9. However, he got injured later that season. He had to stop playing in November 2017 due to an ankle and knee injury. He finished the 2017 season with 194 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
In 2018, Kelley played in only two games. He had a toe injury that put him on injured reserve. This meant he could not play for the rest of the season.
Time with the New Orleans Saints
In 2019, Kelley signed with the New Orleans Saints. However, he was with the team for only four days before being released.
Personal Life and Nickname
Robert Kelley was born and grew up in the 9th Ward area of New Orleans. His family lost their home in August 2005. This happened because of Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the city.
Kelley's nickname, "Fat Rob," started during his last year at Tulane. His running backs coach gave him a backpack with the nickname on it.
