Jake Kelchner
Jake Kelchner (born June 27, 1970) is a former starting quarterback for West Virginia University during the 1990s. He was part of the mountaineers undefeated 1993 team.[1] Kelchner also went on to play one season in the Canadian Football League and three seasons in the Arena Football League.
| No. 17 West Virginia Mountaineers | |
| Born: | June 27, 1970 Berwick, Pennsylvania |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | QB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| College | West Virginia, Notre Dame |
| AFL entry | 1995 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1990–1991 | Notre Dame |
| 1992–1993 | West Virginia |
| 1994 | Las Vegas Posse |
| 1995 | Tampa Bay Storm |
| 1996 | Florida Bobcats |
| 1998 | Grand Rapids Rampage |
College career
Kelchner started his college career at the University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame had also signed Rick Mirer of Goshen, Indiana, the No. 1 prospect in the country. Two years later Kelchner transferred to West Virginia.
Professional career
In 1994, he played 1 game with the Las Vegas Posse of the Canadian Football League. Additionally, Kelchner played with the Tampa Bay Storm, Florida Bobcats and Grand Rapids Rampage for 3 seasons over 4 years.
Personal life
Jake Kelchner married Morgantown native Kimberly Knouse in 2002. They have two children. He now resides in Ravenna, Ohio.