Chip Kelly is joining ESPN as a studio analyst next season.

ESPN announced Kelly's multiyear deal Friday,

"Over the last 30 years, I have experienced football from one perspective -- as a coach," Kelly said in a statement. "Working in television will allow me to see the game from a different angle; simultaneously, I'll provide viewers an insight to the mindset of a coach and team while offering alternative views of various situations.

"Once I decided to make the move to TV, my familiarity with ESPN, combined with their high-quality production and vital role in college football, it was easily the best network suited for me."

Kelly will primarily be part of ESPN2's college football coverage, though he'll also provide NFL analysis on Sundays.