Kettle, 6'4", 210 lbs., will be seeing his first game action, in the Indoor Football League, with the Wranglers. Kettle enters the IFL coming off two stellar seasons at Benedictine College, which is in Atchison, Kan. In his two seasons for the Ravens, Kettle completed 59.1% of his passes for 5,769 yards and 60 touchdowns. Kettle also added 1,100 rushing yards for 22 touchdowns, while averaging 4.3 yards per carry.
 
Kettle was recognized for various awards by both his team, and the Heart of American Athletic Conference (HAAC.) During Kettle's senior campaign, he earned the HAAC Offensive MVP, and the HAAC MVP. In addition to the conference MVP, Kettle also earned the MVP recognition from his team for both his junior and senior seasons. Kettle continued to add to his resume during his final season, earning a spot on the First Team All-HAAC squad, and being recognized as an NAIA All-American honorable mention. Kettle was also named the MVP for the first round of the NAIA playoffs. No to mention, Kettle was also named as the HAAC Player of the Week on three occasions. Kettle graduated from Benedictine College with his bachelor's degree in criminology and is still working towards his master's degree in business.
 
Prior to having an incredible two season stretch for the Ravens, Kettle started his collegiate career at Riverside City College, which is in Riverside, Calif. Kettle is originally from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., where he attended Alta Loma High School. Kettle attributes his dad as his early inspiration to start playing football. Kettle stated, "My dad was my football coach growing up and in high school, I was surrounded by football my whole life and I fell in love with the game from an early age."
 
Kettle discussed what continues to drive him to play today, as he said, "I want to keep playing at the highest level that I get the opportunity to play at." Kettle explained that his love for the game expanded into his dream of playing in the National Football League.
 
When addressing Wranglers Nation, Kettle stated, "I am excited to play for an organization that is coming off of a National Championship." Kettle expanded on running it back with the team by saying, "We want to win another one, that's all we will be shooting for, nothing short of that, that is the expectation." Kettle also stated, "I am excited, I am just ready to go and start learning the playbook."

The Northern Arizona Wranglers 2023 home games, with dates and matchups, are listed below.
 
Saturday, March 25th, 6:05 P.M. vs Duke City Gladiators
 
Saturday, April 1st, 6:05 P.M. vs Vegas Knight Hawks
 
Sunday, April 16th, 3:05 P.M. vs San Diego Strike Force
 
Saturday, May 13th, 6:05 P.M. vs Bay Area Panthers
 
Saturday, June 3rd, 6:05 P.M. vs Arizona Rattlers
 
Saturday, June 17th, 6:05 P.M. vs Frisco Fighters
 
Saturday, June 24th, 6:05 P.M. vs Tucson Sugar Skulls
 
Saturday, July 8th, 6:05 P.M. vs Massachusetts Pirates
 
Season tickets for your 2022 IFL National Champions, the Northern Arizona Wranglers, are on sale now for the 2023 regular season.
 
You can check our website, nazwranglers.com, for a seating map of the Findlay Toyota Center, and pricing breakdown. This is located under the Season Tickets tab on the homepage.
 
For any Season Ticket inquiries, call us at 928-379-5581
 
You can also email tuckerwelch@nazwranglers.com
 
 
 
 
Written by: Tucker Welch
Edited by: Ed Cole