Darwyn Kelly

Darwyn has over 14+ years of experience playing football from Boys and Girls Club, Pop Warner, Highschool, and Division 1 College football. In 2017, he graduated from the University of Illinois, with a degree in Sports Management. At the University of Illinois, he was an Academic All-Big Ten Conference Recipient in 2015 & 2016 and he graduated with High Honors. Darwyn played three seasons with the Illinois Fighting Illini and one season with the Central Michigan Chippewas.

 

Following his playing career, he graduated in 2022 from University of Miami with a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development and Urbanism. He now specializes in educating athletes and families on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), helping them understand branding, contracts, and financial literacy so they can make informed decisions beyond the game.

 

Throughout his sports career, Darwyn gained invaluable lessons that have helped him navigate life away from the field. He believes sports teach discipline, accountability, and resilience, and through his empathy and expertise, he seeks to mentor young athletes in becoming the best version of themselves—on and off the field.