When will we know about Braxton Kelley?

[Athens2005]

He seems like a great kid and a great talent.

Hopefully, he'll be on the field next year; but, even if he isn't, I think it would be great to see 3 years of him and Johnson playing together at LB.

Does anyone know how the knee is recovering?

[Caveman Catfan]

From Brooks' chat transcript:



Dave : Any word on how the injuries to Braxton Kelly and Rafael Little are coming along? Also, do you envision Ricky Abren opening the season at end, and will this extra bulk on the d-line improve your run defense? Thanks!
Rich Brooks : Braxton will start full running and activity this month and will be ready to go when we start practice in August. Rafael will have his cast removed this week and will start rehab and have his pin removed around the fourth of July. He will be a little behind in upper body strength but ready to go when we start practice. I think Ricky Abren's presence at end or tackle, and the improved play of our linebacking corps will help our run defense.

[Athens2005]

Thanks!

[I. Melvin]

Caveman Rocks!

[Blue4ever]

I know we get caught up in recruiting and talented players like Micah Johnson and we forget about players like Kelly. Until he got hurt last season Braxton was one of those unheraldedplayers that really shined. He's a real player and I think a talent that can help us get excited about the defense this year.

[Caveman Catfan]

Today's LHL:

Kelley, Keenan Burton, and Marcus McClinton, three starters who battled injuries last season, all ran during pass skeletons (7-on-7 passing drills) and looked to be moving well.

Burton (foot) and McClinton (torn patella tendon) participated in some non-contact drills in spring practice, but the most encouraging sign was Kelley, who suffered a torn ACL and missed the spring, running around without major problems. Tight end Jacob Tamme, who missed the spring after shoulder surgery, also ran routes and caught passes.

[poodoo]

I think Ricky Abren's presence at end or tackle, and the improved play of our linebacking corps will help our run defense. QUOTE by Rich Brooks

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I surely hope so, Coach Brooks. :)

Caveman, thanks for the link from the LHL. I, too, had read that articleand wasESPCECIALLY PLEASED to read that about Kelley's "running around without major problems."