Kelly spent his entire college career at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
He made a total of 61 appearances for the Cougars, tallying 10 goals and three assists.
[2][3] Kelly signed with USL expansion club Saint Louis FC for the 2015 season.
[4] On June 19, he made his professional debut in a 1–0 defeat to Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
[5] On February 19, 2016, it was announced that Kelly had signed with USL club Arizona United.