Josh Kelly (American football)

For the American football running back, see Joshua Kelley.

Josh Kelly

Texas Tech Red Raiders – No. 3
Position	Wide receiver
Class	Redshirt Senior
Personal information
Born:	Fresno, California, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career history
College	Fresno State (2019–2022) Washington State (2023) Texas Tech (2024–present)
High school	San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno, California)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big 12 (2024)
Stats at ESPN

Josh Kelly is an American football wide receiver for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He previously played for the Fresno State Bulldogs and for the Washington State Cougars.

Early life and high school

Kelly attended San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.[1][2]

College career

Fresno State

During a four-year career at Fresno State from 2019 to 2022, Kelly appeared in 27 games, totaling 87 receptions for 1,305 yards and four touchdowns, while also adding 28 yards and a touchdown on the ground, and returning 12 punts for 225 yards.[3] Kelly was also named an honorable mention all-Mountain West Conference selection.^[citation needed] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Kelly entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[4]

Washington State

Kelly transferred to play for the Washington State Cougars.[5] In week four of the 2023 season, he hauled in eight receptions for 159 yards and three touchdowns, as he helped the Cougars beat Oregon State.[6] In his lone season at Washington State, Kelly recorded 61 receptions for 923 yards and eight touchdowns.[7] After the conclusion of the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[8]

Texas Tech

Kelly transferred to play for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.[9][10] In his team debut in the 2024 season opener, Kelly brought in ten receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown, in a win over Abilene Christian.[11]

References

1. Galaviz, Anthony. "San Joaquin Memorial WR Josh Kelly talks Fresno State". Fresno Bee. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
2. Galaviz, Anthony. "Memorial WR Josh Kelly joins Bulldogs, reminds certain coach to look at the tape". Fresno Bee. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
3. "Josh Kelly". Sports Reference. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
4. Crescenti, Alex (30 November 2023). "WSU Wide Receiver Josh Kelly enters transfer portal". KXLY.com. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
5. Marden, Andrew (7 January 2023). "Wide receiver Josh Kelly transfers to Washington State". YourValleyCentrel.com. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
6. Lawson, Theo (23 September 2023). "Washington State's next men up – Josh Kelly and Kyle Williams – combined for 333 receiving yards, 4 TDs in Oregon State upset". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
7. Yates, Carter (21 July 2024). "The Lone Star 50: WR Josh Kelly is Texas Tech's most impactful transfer". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
8. Woods, Greg (30 November 2023). "WSU receiver Josh Kelly, one of the Cougars' best wideouts, enters the transfer portal". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
9. Giese, Nathan (15 December 2023). "Washington State standout WR Josh Kelly to transfer to Texas Tech football". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
10. Nakos, Pete (15 December 2023). "Washington State WR transfer Josh Kelly commits to Texas Tech". On3.com. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
11. Londergan, Joe (5 September 2024). "Cougs Preparing To See Familiar Face Josh Kelly With Texas Tech in Town". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 17 November 2024.

External links

• Fresno State Bulldogs bio
• Texas Tech Red Raiders bio
• Washington State Cougars bio