Kellen Clemens

Kellen Clemens was an NFL quarterback for 12 seasons making a significant impact across multiple teams, transitioning from player to a partner and Head of Elateus Sports. After a decorated collegiate career at the University of Oregon, Kellen Clemens was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft as the 49th overall pick. During his high school career, Clemens achieved a state record of 8,646 passing yards and 102 touchdowns, earning USA Today All-American honors and being named Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year. At the University of Oregon, he became the starting quarterback in 2003, setting sophomore records for touchdown passes and passing yards, surpassing Dan Fouts’ 1970 record.

In 2014, Clemens moved to the San Diego Chargers, where he served as a backup to Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers. He threw his first touchdown pass as a Charger in 2015 against the Minnesota Vikings. He remained with the Chargers, through their relocation to Los Angeles, until his final NFL season in 2017, concluding an 11-season professional football career with 4,053 passing yards and 16 touchdowns. After retiring from the NFL, Clemens successfully transitioned to the business world, leveraging his extensive experience in elite sports and leadership.

He became a Partner and Head of Elateus Sports at Elateus, a role he took on after his professional football career concluded in 2017. In this capacity, he applies his deep understanding of athletic performance and team dynamics to strategic business development and management within the sports industry.