HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of American River College in Sacramento, Calif....Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 95 overall junior college prospect in the country and the nation's No. 12 junior college offensive line recruit...Graduated from Orangevale (Calif.) Casa Roble High School...Brings a year of junior college playing experience to Tempe but maintains four years to play three for the Sun Devils...Began classes at ASU in January and will participate in spring drills...Adds a valuable presence at center which also allows ASU's coaches to rotate other linemen throughout the interior line positions...Combines power, athleticism and versatility to give ASU a promising offensive line contributor...Chose ASU over offers from Nevada and Wyoming...Verbally committed to ASU on Dec. 16, 2012..."I loved my trip to Arizona State so it was an easy decision. The facilities really impressed me on the visit and I had a good time hanging out with the players there. They were great guys. The Arizona State coaches like my leadership and my athleticism. They also like how I can call the protection and call the keys. They feel that I can really help the team."...Coached by Norman Ryan at Casa Roble and by Jerry Haflich at American River...."Adding both Nick not only gives us more depth at offensive line, but it allows us to be more flexible and creative in how we utilize our guys up front," coach Graham said. "Nick is a true center and is someone who understands the game very well and can come in right away and compete."

Nick Kelly Class: Sophomore Hometown: Orangevale, Calif. High School: Casa Robles HS Last College: American River College Height / Weight: 6-3 / 274 Position: OL Experience: TR