Erin Kelly: Jim Kelly’s Daughter Shines At 2015 NFL Draft As Her Dad Gets Standing Ovation
Jim Kelly provided the most exciting moment of the 2015 NFL Draft, but it may be his daughter, Erin Kelly, who got the most attention.
Kelly, who has battled cancer for several months and just got a clean bill of health after his second bout with the disease, took to the stage to announce the Buffalo Bills’ first pick of the draft, which happened to come in the second round.
The crowd in Chicago gave the NFL legend a standing ovation, a goosebump-inducing moment that far overshadowed the little drama the draft has produced so far.
But while Jim Kelly took center stage at the NFL Draft, it was his daughter that got much of the attention. Erin Kelly has been busy in the last few days, accompanying Jim Kelly to interviews and on the event’s gold carpet. She has also been sharing with fans some highlights of her time in Chicago.
Congratulations to @TG3II from the Kelly Family! Day 1 of the #NFLDraft2015 complete Bills pick tomorrow! Can’t wait! pic.twitter.com/4Vc0VhJIhg
— Erin Kelly (@erinkelly12) May 1, 2015
#NFLDraft2015 Gold Carpet here we come!!! @buffalobills #KellyTough pic.twitter.com/fyLeQv6UTV — Erin Kelly (@erinkelly12) April 30, 2015
So great meeting you at the #NFLDraft2015! Thank you for all the amazing advice @melissastark pic.twitter.com/2NX2sqsjaC
— Erin Kelly (@erinkelly12) May 1, 2015
Erin Kelly is already known to Buffalo Bills fans. Over the last several months it was Erin and her mother, Jill Kelly, who gave frequent updates about Jim’s condition and his battle with cancer. The mother and daughter also wrote a book called Kelly Tough, that talked about their faith throughout Jim’s battle with cancer and other family tragedies.
The Kellys’ oldest son, Hunter, was born with a rare disorder known as Krabbe Leukodystrophy. Doctors originally told Jim and his wife that the boy would likely die before his first birthday, but Hunter ended up living to age 8.
Fans watching the 2015 NFL Draft certainly seemed to notice Erin Kelly, with many of them taking to Twitter.
Jim Kelly got standing ovation in person. But it’s his daughter who is getting Twitterr cheers http://t.co/USaXh2yYeV pic.twitter.com/MYYUXerhK2
— Matthew Schwerha (@MSchwerha) May 2, 2015
Jim Kelly’s daughter, who I’m sure is trending now, probably should’ve been the first overall pick of the #NFLDraft. pic.twitter.com/u6H6lFuY5Q
— GREG SWAIM SHOW (@GSwaim) May 2, 2015
Wow…Jim Kelly’s daughter is our top pick of the draft! https://t.co/ZyaONqqkSI
— HardKnocks Sports (@hardknockscc) May 2, 2015
Jim Kelly’s daughter seems to be enjoying the spotlight herself. Both Erin Kelly and her mother Jill have been taking on speaking engagements around Buffalo and Western New York, signing copies of their book and meeting with fans. Judging by the reaction to the NFL Draft appearance, there may be a lot more fans now.
[Image via Twitter]
