| Number: | 86 |
| Position: | Tight end |
| Birth Date: | 22 November 1952 |
| Birth Place: | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 6 |
| Weight Lb: | 240 |
| High School: | Belton (MO) |
| College: | Missouri |
| Draftyear: | 1974 |
| Draftround: | 5 |
| Draftpick: | 126 |
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John Wayne Kelsey (born November 22, 1952) is a former American football tight end in the World Football League (WFL) for The Hawaiians. He played college football at the University of Missouri.
Kelsey attended Belton High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Missouri. As a sophomore, he posted 11 receptions for 141 yards (fourth on the team) and one touchdown.
As a junior, he was passed on the depth chat by John Muse and only had 3 receptions for 63 yards. As a senior, he recorded 7 receptions for 71 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Kelsey was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round (126th overall) of the 1974 NFL draft.[1] He instead opted to sign with The Hawaiians of the World Football League.[2] He was the starter at tight end, registering 37 receptions for 505 yards (13.6-yard avg.) and 6 touchdowns. He played until the league folded mid-way through the 1975 season.