Brent Celek began his early football career by playing high school football at the La Salle High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Like most NFL prospects, Celek excelled early and was recognized for his talent when he was named to the first team, and all district for his senior and junior level seasons. He set the record for his high school after receiving a pass of 89 yards long. 89 yards may not seem that extraordinary at the pro level but it was an amazing feat for a high school level player to accomplish. Celek did not just excel at football during high school. He was a complete athlete and tried his hand at other sports. He was on the varsity track and field team for over two years in shot put and the discus throw.

It was obvious that Celek possessed the speed and power needed for an athlete to pursue a living in sports. He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and his was first year there was under the coaching of Rick Minter. After Minter’s departure, Celek’s head coach for his final three seasons was under Mark Dantonio. He earned football awards and accolades in college just as he did in high school. He was the recipient of the UC Claude Rost Award as he was named the most valuable player and he was also on the second team for the All Big East Conference. Getting on the second team for a big time conference would help Celek’s draft stock in the upcoming draft.

According to his biography, Brent Celek had parents that went by the names of Debbie and Steve Celek. Brent is one of the older siblings in a family that has five total children. Fittingly, one of his younger brothers also followed his path to playing professional football. Brent’s brother Garrett even played the same position of Tight End. Garrett attended a different school by going to Michigan State but he ended up playing for the same college coach as Brent. Mark Dantonio coached Brent at Cincinnati but years after he would end up in Michigan State to coach Garrett. Unfortunately, Garrett wasn’t a high profile player coming out of college like his older brother. He was undrafted and not selected by any teams in the draft. Garrett eventually got a shot in the NFL when he signed to join the San Francisco 49ers.

Brent Celek was married to Susie and his wife is involved in the sport of boxing. They were college sweethearts and have been together since the time they were dating while they were both attending the University of Cincinnati. Brent and Susie’s marriage did not last as the relationship ended up in a divorce. After their divorce, Susie started to make out with Jimmy who is a WIP intern. It was all for fun though as it was the part of the Morning Show Stunt where they were recreating a GodDaddy Kiss Commercial. Even though it was intended to be a joke, it is not known if Brent cared about it or if he was just indifferent to it.