Josh Kelly

Wide Receiver, Houston Texans · #85.

Player facts

Team: Houston Texans
Position: Wide Receiver
Number: 85
Born: Jul 1, 2001 (age 25)
Birthplace: Fresno, CA, USA
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 192 lbs
College: Texas Tech
Experience: 1 season
Status: Practice Squad

Stats

2026 Offense

	REC	TGTS	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	FD	CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	FUM	LST
Regular Season	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

About

Josh Kelly (born July 1, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs, Washington State Cougars, and Texas Tech Red Raiders.

From Wikipedia’s article on Josh Kelly (American football), shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.¹

Background

Early life

Kelly attended San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.

Fresno State

In four years at Fresno State from 2019 to 2022, Kelly appeared in 27 games, totaling 87 receptions for 1,305 yards and four touchdowns, while also adding 28 yards and a touchdown on the ground and returning 12 punts for 225 yards. He earned all-Mountain West Conference honorable mention. After the 2022 season, Kelly entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Washington State

Kelly transferred to play for the Washington State Cougars. In week 4 of the 2023 season, he hauled in eight receptions for 159 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Oregon State. In his lone season at Washington State, Kelly recorded 61 receptions for 923 yards and eight touchdowns. After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Texas Tech

Kelly transferred to play for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. In his team debut in the 2024 season opener, he brought in ten receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown in a win over Abilene Christian.

From Wikipedia’s article on Josh Kelly (American football), shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read the full article.¹