Name: Jack Kelly
School: UW-La Crosse 
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-1
Weight: 245

Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?

One of my big goals was to finish as my schools all time leader in sacks which I fell shy of, another goal of mine was to be a team captain which I was able to achieve. My other goals were to win a conference and national championship, which we accomplished one of the two. My teams success is what I am most proud of, we were able to make the playoffs 3 straight years and have won our conference back to back years.

Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?

I am willing to do whatever it takes to win games, I play with a high motor and have a passion with playing and winning. I think they would say that I am a high effort player both on and off the field.

Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?

Most of my focus goes toward the offensive line and the quarterback. I like to see how the offensive line is getting off the ball and what type of sets they give, as well as how their body moves during their pass sets. For the quarterback I look to see how quickly he gets the ball out and where he likes to escape the pocket. 

Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?

My versatility, I have played a few different positions in college, my freshman year I played tight end and later in my career I played defense where I played on the edge as well as being off the ball at times, I think being able to see the field from both offensive and defensive perspectives is an advantage.

Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?

I am training at ETS in La Crosse, Wisconsin to prepare for a pro day, we are training 4 days a week with a position day as well.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

I will bring the effort and attitude every day to everything whether it’s on gameday or on the practice field. I also have the ability to lead both on and off the field while being able to bring that into the community as well, as a team we had many different opportunities to help people in our community and serve them.

Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?

I am willing to play in any professional league that gives me an opportunity to continue playing, I am a player who will give 100% effort day in and day out regardless of what opportunities I get or what positions I will be asked to play.