BOULDER, Colorado – Former Weber State and current BYU linebacker Jack Kelly has turned into a defensive nightmare under the coaching of defensive coordinator Jay Hill. In Ogden and Provo, Hill has deployed Kelly on opposing quarterbacks to great success.
Kelly’s excellence as a pass rusher has allowed the former Kearns Cougar to amass more than 25 career sacks after bringing down Colorado QB Kaidon Salter in the second quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes.
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Kelly’s second tackle against the Buffaloes also marked the 150th of his career.
The redshirt senior’s production hasn’t prevented the Cougar defense from having its worst first quarter of the season against Colorado.
The Buffaloes scored touchdowns on the first