Kelly to Play in East-West Shrine Game Saturday

Jan. 16, 2009

Clemson, SC — Former Clemson All-ACC receiver Aaron Kelly will play in the East-West Shrine Game at Robertson Stadium in Houston, TX on Saturday. The game will be televised by ESPN2 and will start at 4:00 PM EST.

Kelly finished his Clemson career as the ACC’s career reception leader with 232 catches. That included six catches for 74 yards and a touchdown in his final game against Nebraska in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl.

The December 2008 Clemson graduate led the Tigers in receptions this year with 67 for 722 and four touchdowns. He also finished his career as Clemson’s career leader in reception yards and reception touchdowns. He was first-team All-ACC in 2007 when he had 88 receptions for 1081 yards and 11 touchdowns.