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 who played his entire 13-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafted in 2011, he achieved significant accolades, including winning Super Bowl LII, earning seven Pro Bowl selections, and being named a first-team All-Pro six times. Kelce is widely considered one of the best centers to ever play in the NFL.

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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 later became a professional football center for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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2007: Played in PapaJohns.com Bowl

In 2007, Jason Kelce, after redshirting his initial year and switching positions, saw action in nine games at center and guard for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The team went 10-3 and defeated Southern Mississippi 31-21 in the PapaJohns.com Bowl.

2008: Started at Left Guard, FedEx Orange Bowl

In 2008, as a sophomore, Jason Kelce started 13 games at left guard for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The team went 11-3, won the Big East Conference, and played in the FedEx Orange Bowl, where they lost to Virginia Tech 20-7. Travis Kelce began playing alongside him at Cincinnati in 2008.

2009: All-Big East Honors, Allstate Sugar Bowl

In 2009, Jason Kelce earned second-team All-Big East honors after starting 13 games at left guard for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The team went undefeated in the regular season (12-0), won the Big East Championship, and earned a BCS Bowl berth, losing to Florida 51-24 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

2010: Moved to Center

In 2010, Jason Kelce was moved to center for his senior season, and was named Honorable Mention All-America and second-team All-Big East.

March 11, 2011: Appendectomy

On March 11, 2011, Jason Kelce underwent an appendectomy after being diagnosed with appendicitis.

February 8, 2018: Impassioned Super Bowl Parade Speech

On February 8, 2018, during the Eagles' Super Bowl parade, Jason Kelce gave an impassioned speech defending his teammates, coaches, and front office while dressed as a mummer, gaining national attention.

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 welcomed their second daughter.

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2021: Family Pronunciation of Last Name

During the 2021 offseason, Travis Kelce mentioned that their immediate family pronounces their last name /ˈkɛlsi/ KEL-see due to their father's preference, despite the rest of the paternal side pronouncing it /kɛls/ KELSS. Jason elaborated that their father got tired of correcting everyone.

January 16, 2022: Mom Attends Sons' Games

On January 16, 2022, Donna Kelce traveled from Tampa to Kansas City to attend both of her sons' Wild Card round games.

February 2023: Birth of Third Daughter

In February 2023, Jason and Kylie Kelce welcomed their third daughter. At the time, Kylie was 38 weeks pregnant at the time of Super Bowl LVII.

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

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

November 2024: Announcement of Fourth Pregnancy

In November 2024, Kylie Kelce announced that she and Jason were expecting their fourth child, another daughter.

January 2025: Kelce Brothers Reveal Croatian Background

In their January 2025 podcast, the Kelce brothers revealed their Croatian background, noting that both their maternal great-grandmother and grandmother were born to parents of Croatian descent.