John Kelly
John Kelly
The receipt on tape: 8 rush yds against Wagner, Week 1, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- game log
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Leipold
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kansas | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | -- |
| Career | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | -- |
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 1 · 2025
W 46–7
vs Wagner
8 rush yds (1 car)
Dominant 39-point win at home against Wagner.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kansas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Kansas
Returning around him
- 41% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 2 Kansas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +5 net (31 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kansas · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #48 · 2026 recruiting class #61
Background
Get to Know John ... Who is your biggest role model and why? My brother. He has taught me so much. What is the significance behind your number? It's a mix of my high school numbers. Who was your favorite football player growing up or who is someone that you model your game after? Adrian Peterson...