Josh Kelly

Josh Kelly (born July 1, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs, Washington State Cougars and Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Early life Kelly attended San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.

College career Fresno State In four years at Fresno State from 2019 to 2022, Kelly appeared in 27 games, totaling 87 receptions for 1,305 yards and four touchdowns, while also adding 28 yards and a touchdown on the ground and returning 12 punts for 225 yards. He earned all-Mountain West Conference honorable mention. After the 2022 season, Kelly entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Washington State Kelly transferred to play for the Washington State Cougars. In week 4 of the 2023 season, he hauled in eight receptions for 159 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Oregon State. In his lone season at Washington State, Kelly recorded 61 receptions for 923 yards and eight touchdowns. After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Texas Tech Kelly transferred to play for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. In his team debut in the 2024 season opener, he brought in ten receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown in a win over Abilene Christian.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Kelly signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 25.

Houston Texans Kelly signed with the Houston Texans to their practice squad on August 28, 2025. On January 20, 2026, he signed a reserve/futures contract with Houston. He was waived on August 30 as part of final roster cuts. He was re-signed to the practice squad on the next day.