Kelin Laffey

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Weight:
149
Hometown:
Valencia, PA
High School:
Pine-Richland

2024-25 (165): Posted a 10-6 record on the season with a 1-2 mark in dual meets … began the season as the 165-pound starter, picking up a win against Navy … Went 3-1 at the Journeymen Classic … Competed in the Dave Lehrman F&M Open and the Edinboro Open.

2023-24 (149/157): Went 4-5 in his second season with the Panthers serving as a reserve middleweight ... made his Pitt dual debut at 157 pounds against Virginia Tech ... competed at the Clarion Open and Franklin & Marshall Open, picking up a combined four victories ... won with a major decision and technical fall at Clarion.

2022-23 (149): Posted a 6-2 record during his redshirt campaign ... competed in two open tournaments before being sidelined with an injury ... wrestled at the Clarion Open and Edinboro Open ... advanced to the 149-pound final at the Clarion Open ... got hurt at the Edinboro Open and medical forfeited out ... got his first career pin against Maryland's Luke Jacobs at Clarion.

HIGH SCHOOL: Pennsylvania place winner who displayed tremendous potential and growth during his prep career at Pine-Richland ... finished sixth at the 2022 PIAA Championships at 152 pounds ... finished his high school career with a record of 101-24 ... as a senior, went 29-5 and placed second in the WPIAL ... totaled 52 falls during his four years wrestling for the Rams ... took third at the 2021 Powerade Tournament with an impressive run through the consolation bracket ... selected to represent Team WPIAL at the 2022 Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic.

PERSONAL: Son of Mark and Traci Laffey

By the Numbers
2024-25 (Pitt): 10-6
2023-24 (Pitt): 4-5
2022-23 (Unattached): 6-2
Career Record: 20-13
Career Record for Pitt: 14-11