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 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

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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March 11, 2011: Appendectomy

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

February 8, 2018: Super Bowl Parade Speech

On February 8, 2018, Jason Kelce delivered an impassioned speech at the Eagles' Super Bowl parade, defending his teammates, coaches, and front office, gaining national attention.

April 14, 2018: Married Kylie McDevitt

On April 14, 2018, Jason Kelce married Kylie McDevitt.

October 2019: First Daughter Born

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

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March 2021: Second Daughter Born

In March 2021, Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie 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 because that is how their father pronounces it, while the rest of their father's side of the family pronounces it /kɛls/ KELSS. Jason Kelce added that their father got tired of correcting people and now they're both going with Ed 'Kell-see' in 2021.

January 3, 2022: Placed on COVID list

On January 3, 2022, Jason Kelce was placed on the COVID list but was activated four days later, maintaining his consecutive starts streak.

January 16, 2022: Mother Attended Both Sons' Games

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

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.

December 2022: A Philly Special Christmas Album Release

In December 2022, Jason Kelce, along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, released the Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas.

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

February 2023: Third Daughter Born

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

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March 4, 2023: Appeared on Saturday Night Live

On March 4, 2023, Jason Kelce appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL) as an audience member with his parents and in a sketch with his brother Travis and SNL cast members.

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.

December 2023: A Philly Special Christmas Special Album Release

In December 2023, Jason Kelce, along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, released A Philly Special Christmas Special, the sequel to their first Christmas album.

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

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

April 6, 2024: WrestleMania XL Appearance

On April 6, 2024, Jason Kelce and former Eagles teammate Lane Johnson participated in WrestleMania XL, helping Rey Mysterio and Andrade win their match in Philadelphia.

November 2024: New Heights Ranked Among Top Podcasts

In November 2024, the podcast New Heights, co-hosted by Jason Kelce and his brother Travis, was ranked as the 8th most popular podcast show on Apple Podcasts.

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: A Philly Special Christmas Party Album Release

In December 2024, Jason Kelce, along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, released A Philly Special Christmas Party, the third album in their Christmas series.