Chad Kelsay was drafted No. 219 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #219
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Chad Kelsay came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19990 years after the draft
Around pick 219
Who came off the board on either side of Chad Kelsay.
Oregon State
USC
Richmond
Middle Tennessee
Nebraska in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chad Kelsay in the 1999 NFL Draft
Chad Kelsay is a Linebacker out of Nebraska selected No. 219 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games Nebraska has produced 203 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Chad Kelsay drafted?
Chad Kelsay was selected No. 219 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/chad-kelsay.
What college did Chad Kelsay play for?
Chad Kelsay played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Chad Kelsay's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/chad-kelsay.