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1.17.09 – Aaron Kelly only got a few opportunities and couldn't convert any of them. Of course, with the exception of Deon Butler, the East WRs were very quiet. - Draft Guys On Location at the East-West Shrine Game

1.15.09 – HOUSTON, Aaron Kelly(Clemson) had maybe the best single performance of any WR during today's practice. He ran very crisp routes for a receiver of any size, exceptionally crisp for a long limbed 6'5" passcatcher. He also flashed good burst out of a double move and good throttle down on a comeback route. In fact, Kelly created separation on most every route, once again very impressive for a wide receiver whose best tool seems to be his size. His ball tracking over the shoulder was on point and his hands seemed to get even better at full extension - not to mention he caught almost everything once again on more ordinary plays. He turned Marshall safety CJ Spillman completely around on one route and effortlessly elevated for a TD pass from Chase Daniel in the corner of the end zone in one of the plays of the practice. Kelly looks like he could easily add 15-20 pounds to his frame and he could be one of the surprise stars of the '09 Shrine Game class when we look back in a few years. His performance today was very reminiscent of Marques Colston's three years ago at the Shrine Game. Draft Guys On Location at The East-West Shrine Game

1.13.09 - (East-West Shrine Game Practice): Showed very consistent hands, was open on most of his routes during 7-on-7 and even team drills and uses his size (6'5") to his advantage when the ball is in the air.

1.13.09 – HOUSTON, Aaron Kelly(Clemson) really stepped up his game on day two. He caught also everything thrown his way and used his 6'5" frame to get to balls that no other wideout here could get to. He also dove for a low catch and perfectly high pointed the ball on a fade stop. Kelly ran nice slants and looked a little more sudden than a similar wideout from last year's Shrine Game, Marcus Henry - who is now on the Jets practice squad. Draft Guys On Location at The East-West Shrine Game

1.12.09 – HOUSTON, Aaron Kelly(Clemson) showed good athleticism – he's more fluid than you'd expect from a long limbed 6'5" wideout. Kelly also naturally high pointed the ball to take advantage of his height. Kelly showed good instincts and fight to get extra yards after the catch.While he didn't fight the ball, Kelly didn't exactly have soft hands – unlike Butler's "thwip", the ball made a "thwock" when Kelly caught it. Kelly did unnecessarily jump on a crossing route, marring an otherwise solid day. Draft Guys On Location at The East-West Shrine Game

7.1.08 - The Clemson Tiger was very close to giving up his final season of eligibility but eventually decided to return. Kelly needs 51 receptions to become the ACC’s all-time leading receiver so productivity is not an issue for this senior wide out. He became a red zone weapon as a junior, scoring an ACC best 11 touchdowns through the air. The Georgia native does not have blazing speed but is quite fast for a man of his size and is capable of getting downfield. He also possesses tremendous leaping ability and explosiveness. What he lacks is bulk—another 20 or even 30 pounds would serve the Tiger well. If not, Kelly may get pushed around and have trouble getting off the line of scrimmage. He received a fourth round grade from the NFL’s Advisory Board for juniors and while he is not likely to make the leap into the first round, Kelly could work his way into the second or third round with a stellar senior season.