Chad T. Kelsay (born April 9, 1977) is a former

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who played one season with the

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of the

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(NFL). He was drafted by the Steelers in the seventh round of the

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. He played college football at the

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and attended Auburn High School in

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. He was also a member of the

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. His brother

Chris Kelsay Christopher Kelsay (born October 31, 1979) is a former American football defensive end who played for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL) for his entire professional career. He was drafted by the Bills in the second round (48th ...

also played in the NFL.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kelsay, Chad Living people 1977 births Players of American football from Nebraska American football linebackers Nebraska Cornhuskers football players Pittsburgh Steelers players People from Auburn, Nebraska