
Morgan State’s all-purpose wrecking ball and HBCU legend
Leroy Kelly was a do-it-all force at Morgan State from 1960-1963, and in the 1962 season he led the Bears in rushing, scoring, and punting while helping deliver a CIAA championship[3]. His profile screams versatility, big-play juice, and toughness: he averaged better than 5 yards per carry in the 1963 season, piled up 1,239 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns in his third year, and still holds multiple Morgan State records[3]. If you want a back who can carry an offense, flip field position, and thrive in high-leverage moments, Kelly is the kind of player whose impact goes far beyond box-score stats[3][6].