joshua kelley

Joshua Kelley first distinguished himself in high school, rushing for an impressive 1,903 yards and 22 touchdowns during his final two seasons, earning first-team all-conference honors and being named the Golden League’s running back of the year prior to 2015. He began his collegiate career at the University of California, Davis, where he accumulated 1,139 rushing yards and seven touchdowns over two seasons from 2015 to 2016. In 2017, Kelley transitioned to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), joining the UCLA Bruins as a walk-on. Receiving a scholarship from head coach Chip Kelly in 2018, Kelley’s career at UCLA took a significant turn.

He made an immediate impact in his NFL debut in 2020, scoring a touchdown and gaining 60 rushing yards. The same year, he recorded 113 yards from scrimmage against the Kansas City Chiefs. Over four seasons with the Chargers, from 2020 to 2023, Kelley was a consistent contributor, gaining 1,148 rushing yards and six touchdowns for the team. In August 2024, Kelley signed with the New York Giants.

His journey continued in October 2024, when he joined the Tennessee Titans practice squad, swiftly earning a promotion to their active roster in November 2024. To date, Kelley has participated in 57 NFL games, tallying 1,150 rushing yards and six touchdowns across his professional career, demonstrating his sustained presence and value in the league.