Kellen Clemens is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. He was born on June 6, 1983, in Burns, Oregon, and attended the University of Oregon, where he played college football for the Oregon Ducks.
Clemens was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He spent his first five seasons with the Jets, serving as a backup quarterback behind Chad Pennington and Brett Favre. He made his first NFL start in 2007, throwing for 226 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Washington Redskins.
In 2011, Clemens signed with the Washington Redskins, where he played for one season as a backup to Rex Grossman. He then signed with the St. Louis Rams in 2012, where he spent the next four seasons. During his time with the Rams, Clemens served as a backup to Sam Bradford and played in a total of 19 games, starting nine of them.
Clemens' best season as a starter came in 2013, when he threw for 1,673 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions in nine games. He also rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown that season. In 2015, Clemens signed with the San Diego Chargers, where he played for two seasons as a backup to Philip Rivers.
Clemens retired from the NFL in 2018, having played in a total of 66 games over his career. He threw for 4,017 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions, and rushed for 298 yards and two touchdowns. He also served as a holder on special teams for much of his career.
Off the field, Clemens has been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club. He has also been active in his local community, volunteering at youth football camps and speaking at schools and churches.
Overall, Kellen Clemens had a solid career as an NFL quarterback, serving primarily as a backup but also starting games for multiple teams. He was known for his toughness and work ethic, and was respected by his teammates and coaches for his leadership and professionalism.
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