NC State Football Cancer Survivor Gets Extra Year of Eligibility

NC State Offensive Lineman Ben Kaiser (6’3”/190), who is now cancer free, has been granted another year of eligibility from the NCAA.

After an extensive process to review my battle with cancer, the NCAA has granted me additional collegiate eligibility! Thank you to everyone who assisted me throughout this difficult process! #backforanotheryear #ncsufootball #wolfpack @packfootball @packathletics @ncstate pic.twitter.com/068svwdDEh

— Ben Kaiser (@x_terminator91) May 3, 2018

He was at Pasadena City College (California) for his Freshman and Sophomore seasons, but didn’t play either year. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2013, and declared cancer free in 2014, but they didn’t think he should play in 2014 considering the fact he dropped 45 pounds.

Kaiser transferred to NC State in 2016 as a walk-on, and played one snap against UNC last season. Last year marked his 5th season in the college football ranks, but after a lengthy process, he has been awarded one final season.

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