Cam Slams the Deal

Did you know that only about 2 percent of high school athletes win a sports scholarship with NCAA universities every year? That 2% chance has hit our local high school where former senior varsity football captain, Cameron Kelly, has committed to Southern Connecticut State University to continue his football career.

Cam states “ I had started to play football in the fourth- fifth grade. I played all kinds of sports.. Hockey, soccer baseball, every sport you can think of. Football was the sport that stuck with me.”. Cameron’s Aunt had unfortunately passed away when he was only 9 years old but he used this tragedy as a triumph on the football field to display leadership and hard work. Cam said “ you know everyone has their story as to the reason why they go harder in something and she was my reason.”.  Cam was captain of the freshman football team and has followed through with his leadership skills by being named senior captain of the varsity football team for the 2017 season.

During Cam’s junior year of high school, many colleges reached out to him interested in his football talent. Schools such as Villanova, University of New Hampshire, Southern Connecticut State University, Fordham University, Central Connecticut State University, and some other division 3 schools were all interested in Cam Kelly. His senior year, Southern, Central Connecticut State University, and Fordham had stayed in contact with him with possible offers. Southern was the school that grabbed Cameron’s attention the most, offering close to a full ride to play football. Cam says he had stayed overnight at Southern and experienced what it was like to be a football player in the locker room and on the field. Cam now has the vision to achieve making it to the pro’s. His goal he said is “ to be different… to break records ,be a starter , get bigger and stronger.” Cameron says “Everyone's goal is to make it to the NFL. Connecticut is not known for football and I want to break that barrier.”.

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