Childhood and Education Journey of Jason Kelce in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jason Kelce. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 5, 1987: Jason Kelce's Birth

On November 5, 1987, Jason Kelce was born. He would later become a professional football center for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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March 11, 2011: Underwent Appendectomy

On March 11, 2011, Jason Kelce underwent an appendectomy after being diagnosed with appendicitis, a health challenge before his NFL career began.

April 14, 2018: Marriage to Kylie McDevitt

On April 14, 2018, Jason Kelce married Kylie McDevitt, whom he met on Tinder.

October 2019: Birth of First Daughter

In October 2019, Jason and Kylie Kelce welcomed their first daughter.

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March 2021: Birth of Second Daughter

In March 2021, Jason and Kylie Kelce celebrated the birth of their second daughter.

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2021: Pronunciation of Last Name

During the 2021 offseason, Travis Kelce mentioned their immediate family pronounces their last name /ˈkɛlsi/ KEL-see because that is how their father pronounces it, while the rest of the paternal family says /kɛls/ KELSS. Jason clarified that their father got tired of correcting everyone calling him 'Kell-see' and now goes by that pronunciation.

January 16, 2022: Donna Kelce Attends Sons' Games

On January 16, 2022, Donna Kelce, Jason Kelce's mother, famously traveled from Tampa to Kansas City to attend both of her sons' Wild Card round games, showcasing her support for both Jason and Travis.

February 2023: Birth of Third Daughter

In February 2023, Jason and Kylie Kelce's third daughter was born.

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2023: Finalist in People's "Sexiest Man Alive"

In 2023, Jason Kelce was a finalist in People's "Sexiest Man Alive" list.

November 2024: Pregnancy Announcement

In November 2024, Kylie Kelce announced she was pregnant with the couple's fourth child, a daughter.

January 2025: Croatian Heritage Revealed

In January 2025, on their podcast, Jason and Travis Kelce shared that they have Croatian heritage, as their maternal great-grandmother and grandmother were born to parents of Croatian descent.