Connor Kelley RB

[Riddlewire]

Well, here's an interesting story.

This is Connor Kelley.
5'10" 185lbs
Junior, Lexington High School

Connor is the leading rusher for the state of Illinois*.
264 carries for 2,299 yards (8.71avg) 28TD
1A All State selection

I couldn't find any video footage (although there are other players named 'Connor Kelley' on Youtube, he's not one of them).
Lexington reached the quarterfinals of the state playoffs this year. But Connor will be back next season to put up big numbers again.

So, other than leading Illinois in rushing, what's so interesting about him? Connor's first cousin is T.J. Stinde, last season's national rushing leader. Good genetics in that family. That's usually used as an argument in favor of those other runningbacks.

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*According to the most current data available on 12/29/10

 

[Riddlewire]

Connor finally has a highlight reel available.
He's a strong runner with good moves.

However, this is a good example of a poorly arranged highlight video. It starts off with dull stuff and gets better the longer you watch. There's not even anything interesting for the first minute and a half. But Connor shows excellent elusiveness and balance everywhere after the 3:00 mark.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_lK5vwbZdg