Northwestern University Athletics

2024 Signing Day Roster

June 21, 2024, Evanston, IL: Northwestern Football hosts recruits for an Official Visit at Walter Athletics Center in Evanston, IL on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Northwestern Athletics)

Tyler Kielmeyer

  • Height:
    6-6
  • Weight:
    235
  • Position:
    TE
  • Class:
    First-Year
  • Hometown:
    Westerville, Ohio
  • High School:
    Westerville South

High School: 

  • Committed to Northwestern on July 2, 2024.
  • Was teammates with Class of 2025 signee Jon Jon Stevens (Westerville North) in middle school.
  • Two-time team captain at Westerville South.
  • High school coach at Westerville South was Eric Calland.
  • Chose Northwestern over Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan State.
Paul Creighton (STC / TE Coach) on Kielmeyer: “We are fired up to have Tyler join the Tight End room! Tyler is a gifted athlete that will bring the physical demeanor needed to play in the Big Ten. Not only does Tyler bring a lot to the table on the field, but the first two-time team captain at his high school in 25 years will also bring a lot to the team off the field as well. His leadership skills paired with his athletic abilities make him a very exciting addition to the Wildcat family.”
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