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 (CFL) and three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL).

Jake Kelchner
No. 17     West Virginia Mountaineers
Born: (1970-06-27) June 27, 1970 (age 54)
Berwick, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)QB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
CollegeWest Virginia, Notre Dame
AFL entry1995
Career history
As player
1990–1991Notre Dame
1992–1993West Virginia
1994Las Vegas Posse
1995Tampa Bay Storm
1996Florida Bobcats
1998Grand Rapids Rampage

College career

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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

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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

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Jake Kelchner married Morgantown native Kimberly Knouse in 2002. They have two children. He now resides in Ravenna, Ohio.

References

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  1. ^ "The Story of the Undefeated 1993 WVU Football Season". Bleacher Report.