Born: August 29, 1978
Hometown: Walton, IN
Education: Lewis-Cass High School, Purdue University
Position: Offensive Lineman

Fun Facts

High School: All-conference tight end and defensive end as senior … coach was Scott Mannering … also played basketball … played for sectional championship team … member of National Honor Society … was enrolled part-time at Purdue during 1997-98 school year.

Personal: Given name is Kelly Andrew Kitchel … born Aug. 29, 1978 … Organizational Leadership and Supervision major … brother of former Purdue basketball player Jon Kitchel (1979-82) and cousin of former Purdue baseball player Tom Kitchel (1986-89) and former Indiana basketball player Ted Kitchel (1979-83). Kelly participated in 5 bowl games, played in 4 including the 2001 Rose Bowl; Blocked for NFL quarterbacks Drew Brees and Kyle Orton.

Coaching / Reporting Career

• Current West Lafayette High School -Varsity Offensive Line Coach
• 7 Years as Lafayette Jefferson High School Varsity – Offensive Line Coach
• 1 year as Wabash College – Defensive Line Coach
• Sideline reporter/analyst for Purdue Football