Kelly provided on-the-ground coverage for the in Las Vegas, reporting on major milestones for local and regional players:
Shannon Kelly is a sports reporter and anchor for Nevada Sports Net (NSN) , where she extensively covers the NFL and MLB drafts, particularly as they relate to the Nevada Wolf Pack and regional prospects.
: She reported on quarterback Fernando Mendoza being selected first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders on April 23, 2026.
: She covered the draft slide of former Nevada left tackle Isaiah World , who fell to the late rounds (projected 6th or 7th) following an ACL tear during the College Football Playoff. Comprehensive Sports Coverage
: Kelly analyzed the "draft radars" for top Mountain West players like Wyoming's Jack Walsh and Boise State's Latrell Caples .
Beyond the NFL, Kelly is a central figure in Northern Nevada's sports media landscape: