Place of birth Caldwell, Kansas Name James Kilian Education University of Tulsa CFL status International Role American football player Positions Quarterback | College University of Tulsa Height 1.93 m Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs High school Medford, Oklahoma Weight 98 kg | |
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Date of birth (1980-10-24) October 24, 1980 (age 35) NFL draft 2005 / Round: 7 / Pick: 229 | ||
James Kilian (born October 24, 1980) is a former professional gridiron football quarterback. Kilian played football and basketball at Medford High School in Medford, Oklahoma, making him one of the few 8-man or 6-man athletes to be drafted to the NFL in recent years. He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and started at quarterback for the 2001 and 2002 seasons. He placed himself for draft eligibility as a junior. Kilian was drafted in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kilian was also a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Nashville Kats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
James Kilian is currently the head coach at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Previously, he coached at the University of St. Thomas, University of Tulsa, and Louisiana State University.