Eric Kelly

Eric Kelly (born January 15, 1977 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a former National Football League cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings from 2001–2003. He was drafted round 3, pick 7 in the 2001 draft [ [http://min.scout.com/2/48603.html Scout.com: Eric Kelly Stats ] ] . Prior to the 2004 season, he re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings on April 13, 2004, but got cut on June 18, 2004 after asking for his release after sliding on the depth chart. He signed with the Houston Texans off of waivers on June 28, 2004, but got cut. Then he signed with the Chicago Bears on August 8, 2004, but got cut yet again [ [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/5516/ SI.com - NFL - Eric Kelly Player Page ] ] .Eric starred for the University of Kentucky Wildcats from 1997–2000, where he was usually asked to play man-to-man coverage with the best receiver of the opposition. Kelly graduated from Bay High School in Panama City, Florida in 1997 [ [http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerlog.htm?ilkid=KELLYERI01&yr=2003 Eric Kelly Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com ] ] , where he played running back and outside linebacker. There, under head coach Jim Scroggins, he lead the "Fightin' Tornados" to a 23-5 record his last two years in high school, including trips to the Florida state quarter-finals and a narrow loss in the state championship game.

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