Chad Kelly Returning for his Senior Season at Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Chad Kelly won’t be a one and done at Ole Miss.

The senior quarterback issued a statement on Monday to the Buffalo News saying he will return for his senior year with the Rebels.

“After serious discussion with my family and Coach Freeze, I wanted my friends and fans to know that I’ll be staying at Ole Miss for my senior year. I look forward to completing my degree and graduating from Ole Miss,” said Kelly. “We’ve lost a lot of starters, but we’re still deep in talent, and I’m excited to get back to work with Coach Freeze, Coach Werner and the rest of the team.”

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“As a Kelly, I’ve been fortunate to grow up with a tight knit family. Coach Freeze and everyone here at Ole Miss have become a part of my family. We have the best students, the best staff, and just as importantly, the best fans in the country,” Kelly continued. “Our goal this year is to win the SEC west and to compete for a National Championship.”

Kelly finished his junior season passing for 4,042 yards and 31 touchdowns. He helped lead Ole Miss to their first Sugar Bowl victory since Archie Manning completed the feat in 1970 and in the process pushed Ole Miss to their first 10-win season since 2003.