2019 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 56
Justice Kelly
- Position:
- Defensive End
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 221
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Milwaukee, Wis.
- High School:
- University HS
* 2019 MVFC Honor Roll
2019 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in 12 of 16 games at defensive end...Made two tackles in the season-opener against Butler, including a solo sack...Also had a solo tackle for loss at Youngstown State...Credited with a quarterback hurry in the home win over Western Illinois...Made his postseason debut in the NCAA semifinal win over Montana State...Named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll.
2018 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Member of the Bison program, but did not play due to injury.
2017 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Backup defensive end who saw time in two home games against Mississippi Valley State and Robert Morris...Credited with one tackle in each contest.
2016 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out as a redshirt in the Bison program.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2016 from University High School in Milwaukee...Three-year starter...Two-time all-conference defensive end...Had 34 tackles for loss, 21.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in his career...Finished with 43 tackles, 16 TFLs and was seventh in the state with 12 sacks his senior year...Also played tight end...Made 22 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns as a senior...Played in the Wisconsin all-star game...Also participated in basketball, lacrosse and track and field.
PERSONAL: Majoring in business administration...Son of Tiffini Lawrence...Has one sister, Lauryn.
2019 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in 12 of 16 games at defensive end...Made two tackles in the season-opener against Butler, including a solo sack...Also had a solo tackle for loss at Youngstown State...Credited with a quarterback hurry in the home win over Western Illinois...Made his postseason debut in the NCAA semifinal win over Montana State...Named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll.
2018 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Member of the Bison program, but did not play due to injury.
2017 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Backup defensive end who saw time in two home games against Mississippi Valley State and Robert Morris...Credited with one tackle in each contest.
2016 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out as a redshirt in the Bison program.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2016 from University High School in Milwaukee...Three-year starter...Two-time all-conference defensive end...Had 34 tackles for loss, 21.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in his career...Finished with 43 tackles, 16 TFLs and was seventh in the state with 12 sacks his senior year...Also played tight end...Made 22 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns as a senior...Played in the Wisconsin all-star game...Also participated in basketball, lacrosse and track and field.
PERSONAL: Majoring in business administration...Son of Tiffini Lawrence...Has one sister, Lauryn.
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