Dec 22, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Eddie Kelly (97) tips the pass of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) during the second half of the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Former Mizzou EDGE Eddie Kelly Jr. Transfers to West Virginia: The Buzz, April 21, 2025

Originally posted on Missouri Tigers on SI
By Izabelle Cool | Last updated Apr 21, 2025 1:00 AM ET

Eddie Kelly Jr. played for the Tigers for a season before he announced on Wednesday, April 16, that he would be entering the transfer portal for his last year of eligibility. On Sunday, April 20, Kelly announced that he had committed to West Virginia University, his fourth team in four years. He had also received offers and interest from Liberty, Kansas and Virginia Tech.

Truly blessed honored to announce that I am committed to West Virginia university @WestVirginiaU @WVUfootball @coach_willgreen @CoachTTrickett @CoachZAlley #recruitment Closed. pic.twitter.com/OGrVF8vn2e
— Eddie”2 CANE”Kelly (@Eddie2Kelly) April 20, 2025

In the 2024-25 season, the 6-foot-4-inches, 270-pound edge rusher played in 13 games for the Tigers, where he made 20 tackles, one sack, and two pass breakups. After graduating from high school as a three-star prospect, he attended South Florida, where he recorded 19 tackles, before transferring to Georgia Tech, where he tallied 36 tackles. Kelly's choice to leave the Tigers is likely attributed to Missouri's growing defensive end group.

Kelly is still eligible for his redshirt season if needed for the 2025-26 season.