Quotes from TSL's Jason Stamm article (3/10/2017):

“Of course, education comes first,” he said. “I want a good academic program. I really don’t mind the school’s record because I feel like if I go to any school, I’ll have an impact and turn the program around.”

"Kelly said he believes the Cavaliers, along with the Wolfpack, are recruiting him hardest. And he hasn’t forgotten who was first to offer, NC State."

“The coaches really like the way I play,” Kelly said. “They know I’m gonna have a big impact on the team. Depending on how I grow, they’ll keep me as a corner and move to safety. I have great relationships with Coach Barlow and Coach Henry. The atmosphere there was out of this world. I love the facilities and I love NC State and what they have to offer.”

Impressions of VT follow ...........................

Kelly was on hand for the Hokies’ junior day on Feb. 18 and also visited for their win over Virginia in November. Both gave him a good look at what to expect in Blacksburg.

“I’ve been up there a few times, twice actually,” Kelly said. “I really like the fan base. It’s unbelievable. The atmosphere up there is amazing. I like them.”

Assistant coach Zohn Burden has been Kelly’s primary contact at Virginia Tech. And the two have developed a good early bond.

“Our relationship is pretty good,” Kelly said. “He’s a good friend of my coach who passed away, and they offered me as an athlete. They don’t know where I’m gonna play, since I play so many positions. We’ll see how that goes.”