Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly (hernia) undergoes surgery

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Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly will miss the remainder of the team’s spring workouts after undergoing surgery on a sports hernia, according to Daniel Paulling of the Clarion-Ledger.

Kelly is not expected to miss any regular season action, which kicks off with the Sept. 5 season opener against Florida State.

He finished last season with 4,042 yards and 31 touchdowns, and added another 107 rushes for 500 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground.

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Kelly initially consulted his draft stock with the NFL Draft Advisory Board before electing to return for his senior year.

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The Rebels will work with redshirt quarterback Jason Pellerin and true freshman Shea Patterson at quarterback for the remainder of the spring.

Ole Miss finished last season with a 10–3 record that was capped with a 48–20 victory over Oklahoma State in the Sugar Bowl.

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