Dennis Kelly was drafted No. 153 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 131 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 18 · #153 overall
Dennis Kelly Purdue Draft
Dennis Kelly was drafted No. 153 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 131 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #153
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 131
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 2928th at Purdue
The pick
How Dennis Kelly came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'8" · 304 lbs
- Hometown
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
131 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 131
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 2928th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 621% of career value
- Final season
- 202311 years after the draft
Around pick 153
Who came off the board on either side of Dennis Kelly.
Washington
Virginia Tech
Idaho
Oregon
Purdue in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dennis Kelly in the 2012 NFL Draft
Dennis Kelly is a Offensive tackle out of Purdue selected No. 153 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft. 131 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dennis Kelly drafted?
Dennis Kelly was selected No. 153 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/dennis-kelly.
What college did Dennis Kelly play for?
Dennis Kelly played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Dennis Kelly's NFL career turn out?
131 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/dennis-kelly.