Career Timeline of Jason Kelce: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jason Kelce made an impact.
Jason Kelce is a retired American professional football center, celebrated for his 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafted in 2011, he played college football at the University of Cincinnati and was a late-round pick. Kelce achieved considerable success in the NFL, winning Super Bowl LII with the Eagles. He was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a six-time first-team All-Pro, solidifying his reputation as one of the best centers in NFL history.
2 days ago : Jason Kelce Wears Patriotic Briefs and Bartends at Charity Event in New Jersey
Jason Kelce, former Philadelphia Eagle, hosted a celebrity bartending event in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. He wore patriotic briefs and entertained attendees, raising money for charity. Cooper DeJean also attended the event.
2007: Played in PapaJohns.com Bowl
In 2007, Jason Kelce played in nine games for the Cincinnati Bearcats, seeing action at center and guard. The Bearcats defeated Southern Mississippi 31–21 in the PapaJohns.com Bowl.
2008: Started at Left Guard, Played in FedEx Orange Bowl
In 2008, as a sophomore, Jason Kelce started 13 games at left guard for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Bearcats were Big East Conference champions and played in the FedEx Orange Bowl, where they lost to Virginia Tech 20–7.
2009: All-Big East Honors, Played in Allstate Sugar Bowl
In 2009, Jason Kelce earned second-team All-Big East honors, starting 13 games at left guard for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Bearcats were Big East Champions but lost to Florida 51–24 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
2010: Moved to Center for Senior Season
In 2010, Jason Kelce's senior season, he moved to center for the Cincinnati Bearcats. He was named Honorable Mention All-America and second-team All-Big East.
July 25, 2011: NFL Lockout Lifted
On July 25, 2011, the NFL lockout was lifted, which allowed Jason Kelce to practice and sign a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
2011: Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles
In 2011, Jason Kelce was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the NFL draft, marking the start of his professional football career.
2012: Injured, Missed Remainder of Season
In 2012, Jason Kelce was named the starting center for the second consecutive year. However, on September 16, he suffered a torn ACL and partially torn MCL, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.
2013: Best Center in the NFL
In 2013, Jason Kelce started all 16 games and was graded as the best center in the NFL by Pro Football Focus (PFF). He also received the Ed Block Courage Award.
February 27, 2014: Contract Extension with Eagles
On February 27, 2014, Jason Kelce agreed to a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, securing his place with the team.
2014: Selected to First Pro Bowl
In 2014, Jason Kelce was selected to his first Pro Bowl, marking a significant achievement in his NFL career despite missing four games due to a sports hernia surgery.
2015: Started All 16 Games
In 2015, Jason Kelce started all 16 games for the Eagles and was graded by PFF as the 7th-ranked center in the NFL, maintaining his high level of play.
2017: Won Super Bowl LII and Named First-team All-Pro
In 2017, Jason Kelce had his best season as a professional, winning Super Bowl LII with the Eagles and being selected as a First-team All-Pro. He was also recognized as Run Blocker of the Year by PFF.
February 8, 2018: Impassioned Super Bowl Parade Speech
On February 8, 2018, during the Eagles' Super Bowl parade, Jason Kelce delivered an impassioned speech defending his teammates, coaches, and Eagles fans, dressed as a mummer, garnering national attention.
2018: Second First-Team All-Pro Honor
In 2018, Jason Kelce was given his second First-team All-Pro honor, continuing his recognition as one of the league's best offensive linemen.
March 2, 2019: Signed Contract Extension with Eagles
On March 2, 2019, Jason Kelce signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles through the 2021 season, reaffirming his commitment to the team.
2020: Started 100th Straight Game, Elected to Pro Bowl
In 2020, Jason Kelce started his 100th straight game with the Eagles. Despite the team's offensive line seeing a franchise-record of different starting combinations, he started every game and was elected to his 4th Pro Bowl.
March 5, 2021: Signed New Deal with Eagles
On March 5, 2021, Jason Kelce signed a new deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, continuing his career with the team.
March 11, 2022: Signed New Deal, Highest Paid Center in NFL
On March 11, 2022, after considering retirement, Jason Kelce signed a new one-year deal with the Eagles worth $14 million, making him the highest paid center in the NFL.
September 2022: Launched New Heights Podcast
In September 2022, Jason Kelce and his brother Travis launched a weekly podcast called "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce," where they discuss the NFL and each other's games.
December 2022: Released "A Philly Special Christmas" album
In December 2022, Jason Kelce, along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, released the Christmas album "A Philly Special Christmas" as part of the vocal group The Philly Specials.
2022: Filming of the Kelce Documentary
In 2022, the Philadelphia-based studio 9.14 Pictures filmed and produced the feature-length documentary Kelce, which examines Jason Kelce's football career and private life.
March 15, 2023: Re-signed with the Eagles
On March 15, 2023, after considering retirement, Jason Kelce re-signed with the Eagles on a one-year contract. He later broke the Eagles record for most consecutive starts.
September 11, 2023: Kelce Documentary Released
On September 11, 2023, the documentary "Kelce," which examines Jason Kelce's football career and private life, was released on Amazon Prime Video and quickly became the No. 1 most-watched movie on the platform in the United States.
November 9, 2023: Joined Prime Video Broadcast
On November 9, 2023, Jason Kelce joined Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit in the commentary booth during the live broadcast of the Week 10 NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football, broadcast on Prime Video.
December 2023: Released "A Philly Special Christmas Special" album
In December 2023, Jason Kelce, along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, released "A Philly Special Christmas Special," the sequel to their previous Christmas album.
March 4, 2024: Retirement Announcement
On March 4, 2024, Jason Kelce officially announced his retirement from the NFL, marking the end of a highly decorated career that included seven Pro Bowl selections and six first-team All-Pro honors.
April 6, 2024: Participated in WrestleMania XL
On April 6, 2024, Jason Kelce and former Eagles teammate Lane Johnson (wearing Luchador masks) participated in WrestleMania XL, helping Rey Mysterio and Andrade win their match in Philadelphia.
April 29, 2024: Joined ESPN's Monday Night Countdown
On April 29, 2024, it was announced that Jason Kelce would be joining ESPN's Monday Night Countdown, marking another step in his broadcasting career.
November 2024: New Heights Podcast Success
In November 2024, it was announced that the "New Heights" podcast, co-hosted by Jason Kelce and his brother Travis, ranked as the 8th most popular podcast on Apple Podcasts in 2024.
November 21, 2024: Announced Late-Night Sports Talk Show
On November 21, 2024, Jason Kelce announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he would host a late-night sports talk show on ESPN called They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce.
December 2024: Released "A Philly Special Christmas Party" album
In December 2024, Jason Kelce, along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, released "A Philly Special Christmas Party," the third and final album of their Christmas series.
2024: Joined ESPN's Monday Night Countdown
In 2024, Jason Kelce became a member of ESPN's Monday Night Countdown pregame show crew, marking a new venture in his broadcasting career.
January 4, 2025: They Call It Late Night Debut
On January 4, 2025, Jason Kelce's late-night sports talk show on ESPN, They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce, made its debut.
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