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48
Games
136
Solo Tackles
3
Interceptions
Eric Kelly is a former cornerback out of Kentucky, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 69th overall pick (round 3) in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played 48 regular-season games from 2001 to 2003, with the Minnesota Vikings.
Draft Details
Eric Kelly Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MIN | 15 | 54 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2002 | MIN | 15 | 53 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | MIN | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 38 | 113 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
5-10
Weight
199 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.46s
Bench Press
15 reps
Vertical Jump
36"
Broad Jump
120"
3-Cone Drill
7.24s
Shuttle
4.18s
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| 1 | 2 |  ARI |
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DT |  Florida |
| 1 | 4 |  CIN |
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| 1 | 5 |  LAC |
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| 1 | 6 |  NE |
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| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
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WR | N.C. State |
| 1 | 10 |  GB |
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DE |  Florida State |
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