Kristian Welch
Kristian Welch is an American professional football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career at Iowa.
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
Welch signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on May 6, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, and re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on September 15, and activated back to the practice squad on October 6, Welch was elevated to the active roster on October 17, and October 31, for the team's Weeks 6 and 8 games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was promoted to the active roster on November 7.The Ravens placed an exclusive-rights free agent tender on Welch on March 10, 2021. He signed the one-year contract on April 18. In 16 appearances for Baltimore, Welch logged 13 combined tackles.
On March 9, 2022, the Ravens placed an exclusive-rights free agent tender on Welch. Playing in all 17 games for Baltimore, Welch recorded three combined tackles.
On April 8, 2023, Welch re-signed with the Ravens. He was released as part of final roster cuts on August 29.
Green Bay Packers
Welch was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad on August 31, 2023. He was promoted to the active roster on September 28. In 14 appearances for the Packers, Welch recorded six combined tackles.Welch was re-signed by the Packers on March 14, 2024. Welch was released by Green Bay as part of final roster cuts on August 27.