George Kelly brings veteran DB grit and dependable tackling to UTEP
In the 2026 season, George Kelly is listed by ESPN as UTEP’s No. 29 cornerback and has 65 total tackles, showing a steady, physical presence from the back end[1]. His calling card is reliability: a low-mistake defender with experience, toughness, and the kind of return-man background that hints at open-field comfort and competitive juice[1][2]. He looks like a fit for a team that values disciplined coverage, tackling, and veteran snap-to-snap steadiness over flashy ball-hawking numbers[1][2].
