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Future Arkansas DL Kelly graduates from Clemson

FAYETTEVILLE — Clemson graduate transfer and future Razorbacks defensive tackle Xavier Kelly has finished up his degree requirements and is headed to Fayetteville.

Kelly (6-4, 305), a former Wichita (Kan.) East prep standout, announced the news Tuesday on his Twitter account.

“Just finished up my last semester at Clemson (Grad School) with a 3.0. Not too bad! Arkansas here I come,” Kelly tweeted.

Kelly announced on Feb. 17 that he had chosen Arkansas as his next destination over Kansas State, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Nebraska and others.

After redshirting his freshman season in 2016, Kelly had 26 tackles, 2.