Kellen Diesch (; born August 23, 1997) is an American professional

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for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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and

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Early life

Diesch grew up in

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and attended

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College career

Diesch began his college career at

and redshirted his true freshman season. He played mostly as a reserve over the next three seasons. Diesch announced he would be leaving the program with the intent to transfer after his redshirt junior year. Diesch transferred to Arizona State as a graduate transfer. He became a starter in his first season with the Sun Devils. Diesch decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to Arizona State for a second season. He was named second-team All-Pac-12 Conference in his final season.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Diesch was signed by the

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as an

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on April 30, 2022, shortly after the conclusion of the

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. He was waived on August 30, 2022.

Chicago Bears

On September 1, 2022, Diesch was signed to the

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. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. He was waived on August 29, 2023.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 31, 2023, Diesch signed with the

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practice squad. On January 17, 2024, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers. He was waived on May 13, 2024.

Cleveland Browns

On May 14, 2024, Diesch was claimed off waivers by the

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. However, he was waived two days later with a failed physical designation.

New England Patriots

Diesch was signed by the

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on August 2, 2024. He was waived on August 27.

Tennessee Titans

On December 10, 2024, Diesch signed with the

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practice squad. He was released on December 26.

Arlington Renegades

On January 30, 2025, Diesch signed with the

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of the United Football League (UFL).

Memphis Showboats

On April 21, 2025, Diesch was traded to the

in exchange for OT J. D. DiRenzo.

References

External links

Arizona State Sun Devils bio

Texas A&M Aggies bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Diesch, Kellen 1997 births Living people Players of American football from Texas American football offensive tackles Texas A&M Aggies football players Arizona State Sun Devils football players Miami Dolphins players Chicago Bears players Pittsburgh Steelers players Cleveland Browns players New England Patriots players Tennessee Titans players Arlington Renegades players Memphis Showboats (2022) players