Kelly, an ESPN Watch List safety from Knoxville (Tenn.) Webb, has picked up recent scholarship offers from Georgia, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech. Those invites came despite Kelly announcing a list of 10 finalists in early January. None of the latest schools to come calling were included in the list. No matter. Kelly still will listen.
When asked if he had created a stronger bond with any one coach over the rest, Kelly said, "There's not really any one in particular right now since I still have so far to go. I guess if I had to pick a couple, I would say coach Withers from Ohio State. We communicate a lot. [And] coach Martinez from Tennessee and coach Thompson from Alabama."