'You're On Scholarship!': Watch As Penn State Football Surprises Hunter Kelly With Scholarship
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - It was a dream come true for a local athlete who proves hard work and determination can really pay off! Penn State awarded football player Hunter Kelly a full scholarship for his senior year. Watch the moment Penn State head coach James Franklin makes the announcement.
"HUNTER, YOU'RE ON SCHOLARSHIP!" shouted Franklin.
"HUNTER, YOU'RE ON SCHOLARSHIP!"
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) April 6, 2019
Congratulations, @_hunterkelly_! (We think Dad & Mom are pretty excited, too. ????) #WeAre pic.twitter.com/u68Kx6MhQ6
The news came as a big surprise to the former walk-on offensive lineman from Neshaminy High School.
Making this moment more special, Hunter's father was at practice to hear the big news.
Afterwards, he called his mom.
"I just got done with practice, they put me on scholarship," Kelly tells his mom.