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 football center, renowned for his 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafted in 2011, he became a cornerstone of the Eagles' offensive line, contributing significantly to their Super Bowl LII victory. A seven-time Pro Bowl selection and six-time first-team All-Pro, Kelce is widely considered one of the greatest centers in NFL history. His career was marked by exceptional athleticism, intelligence, and leadership, solidifying his legacy as a dominant force in the league.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2007: Played in PapaJohns.com Bowl

In 2007, Jason Kelce saw action at center and guard in nine games for the Cincinnati Bearcats, who went 10-3 and defeated Southern Mississippi 31-21 in the PapaJohns.com Bowl.

2008: Started at Left Guard

In 2008, Jason Kelce started 13 games at left guard for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The team went 11-3 overall, won the Big East Conference, and played in the FedEx Orange Bowl.

2009: All-Big East Honors

In 2009, Jason Kelce earned second-team All-Big East honors after starting 13 games at left guard. The Bearcats were undefeated in the regular season and won the Big East Championship.

2010: Moved to Center

In 2010, Jason Kelce was moved to center for his senior season, starting 12 games there. He was also 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, allowing Jason Kelce to practice and sign a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

2011: Drafted by the Eagles

In 2011, Jason Kelce was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the NFL draft. This marked the beginning of his professional football career.

2012: Injured, Missed Season

In 2012, Jason Kelce was named the starting center for the Eagles for the second consecutive year, but suffered a torn MCL and ACL on September 16 and missed the rest of the season.

2013: Started All Games, Playoffs

In 2013, Jason Kelce started all 16 games for the Eagles, leading the way for LeSean McCoy, the NFL's leading rusher. The Eagles reached the playoffs and Kelce was graded as the best center in the NFL by PFF.

February 27, 2014: Contract Extension

On February 27, 2014, Jason Kelce agreed to a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension with the Eagles, with $13 million guaranteed.

2015: Started All Games

In 2015, Jason Kelce started in all 16 games and was graded by PFF as the 7th-ranked center in the NFL.

2017: First-Team All-Pro and Super Bowl LII Win

In 2017, Jason Kelce had his best season, being selected as a First-team All-Pro and winning Run Blocker of the Year by PFF. The Eagles also won Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots.

March 2, 2019: Signed Contract Extension

On March 2, 2019, Jason Kelce signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles through the 2021 season.

2020: 100th Straight Game

In 2020, Jason Kelce started his 100th straight game with the Eagles, amidst a season with a franchise-record 14 different starting offensive line combinations.

March 5, 2021: Signed New Deal with Eagles

On March 5, 2021, Jason Kelce signed a new deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

2021: Contract extension

Jason Kelce had a contract extension with the Eagles through the 2021 season

March 11, 2022: Signed One-Year Deal

On March 11, 2022, 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, where they discuss the NFL and their games.

2022: Documentary Filmed

During the 2022 NFL season, Philadelphia-based studio 9.14 Pictures filmed and produced the feature-length documentary Kelce, examining 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.

September 11, 2023: Kelce Documentary Release

On September 11, 2023, the feature-length documentary Kelce, examining Jason Kelce's football career and private life, was released on Amazon Prime Video.

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November 9, 2023: Joined Thursday Night Football Commentary

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.

March 4, 2024: Announced Retirement

On March 4, 2024, Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL after a decorated career, including seven Pro Bowl selections and six first-team All-Pro honors.

April 29, 2024: Joined ESPN's Monday Night Countdown

On April 29, 2024, it was announced that Jason Kelce would join ESPN's Monday Night Countdown.

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.