Position: Running back Undrafted: 2016 Weight 103 kg | Roster status: Active Height 1.78 m | |
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Date of birth: (1992-10-03) October 3, 1992 (age 24) High school: New Orleans (LA) Walker Current team Washington Redskins (#32 / Running back) Parents Robert Thompson, Darriel Kelley Similar Profiles | ||
Robert "Rob" Kelley (born October 3, 1992), nicknamed "Fat Rob", is an American football running back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tulane, and was signed by the Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
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Professional career
On May 6, 2016, the Washington Redskins signed Kelley as an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL Draft.
On September 25, 2016, Kelley had his first rushing attempt of his career against the New York Giants. On October 23, 2016, Robert Kelley scored his first touchdown against the Detroit Lions, a one-yard reception from Kirk Cousins. On October 30, 2016, Kelley made his first career start in place of an injured Matt Jones, where he rushed for 87 yards on 21 carries, while also scoring his first career rushing touchdown in a 27-27 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals. On November 20, 2016, Kelley had his first multi-touchdown game after scoring a career-high three rushing touchdowns with a career-high 137 rushing yards in a 42-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Kelley's rushing touchdowns against the Packers were of 10 yards, 1 yard, and 4 yards. Kelley recorded his first career 100-yard game.
Personal life
Kelley was born and raised in the 9th Ward district of New Orleans, until he and his parents lost their home as a result of Hurricane Katrina's effect on the city in August 2005.
Kelley was arrested in July 2014 after a fellow student at Tulane claimed Kelley assaulted him and stole his bicycle. Due to the arrest, Kelley was suspended from the football team, and subsequently missed the entirety of the 2014 season due to him being academically ineligible. The charges for the arrest were later dropped, and Kelley returned to the team for the 2015 season.
Kelley's "Fat Rob" nickname originated during his senior year at Tulane, after his running backs coach bought him a backpack with the nickname ingrained on it.