Dante Kelly brings SEC-to-HBCU upside to Mississippi Valley State’s secondary
Dante Kelly is a 6-foot-3, 201-pound sophomore defensive back who arrived at Mississippi Valley State in 2025 with a polished pedigree and strong local buzz, after previous stops at Vanderbilt and Southern Miss.[1][11][12][13] In the 2025 season, ESPN listed him with 7 total tackles, while his roster profile and transfer coverage point to a long, physical cover man whose appeal is less about flashy stat lines and more about size, experience, and runway.[5][3][12] He looks like a good fit if you want a developmental DB with real upside and a hometown edge, especially one who can help stabilize a rebuilding defense.[3][12]
