Kyle Kempt set to take offensive assistant role with Broncos

Kyle Kempt works with players during practice at Drake. (Photo: Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register)

DENVER, Colorado - Former Massillon quarterback Kyle Kempt has been hired as an offensive assistant for the Denver Broncos, according to a report from Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.

Kempt was part of the Massillon team from 2010 to 2012, playing under head coach Jason Hall. He began as a starter in his sophomore year. In 2012, he guided the Tigers to a 9-1 record in the regular season and a 2-1 finish in the playoffs, appearing in a regional final game.

Source: The Denver Broncos are set to hire Kyle Kempt as an offensive assistant. He spent last season as Drake’s offensive coordinator, after six years on staff at Iowa State, where he played quarterback under Matt Campbell. pic.twitter.com/VzxeuywjXq

— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) February 23, 2026

He was named team captain that year and received All-Ohio 2nd Team honors during his senior year. He accumulated 2,056 yards and 32 touchdowns. 

Kempt later played college football at Oregon State (2013-2014 redshirt/practice squad), Hutchinson Community College (2015), and Iowa State (quarterback, 2016-2018). 

Transitioning to coaching, he started after his playing career at Iowa State. He stayed on as a graduate assistant and quality control assistant. 

Most recently, he was the Offensive Coordinator for Drake University for a season before landing in the role with the Denver Broncos.