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 who played his entire 13-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafted in 2011, he's celebrated for his exceptional skill and leadership. Kelce achieved significant success, including winning Super Bowl LII and earning seven Pro Bowl selections and six first-team All-Pro honors. He is widely regarded as one of the best centers to ever play in the NFL.

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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 as the Cincinnati Bearcats went 10–3 and defeated Southern Mississippi 31–21 in the PapaJohns.com Bowl.

2008: Started at Left Guard for Cincinnati

In 2008, as a sophomore, Jason Kelce made 13 starts at left guard for the University of Cincinnati, contributing to an offense that averaged 27.3 points and 375.3 yards per game. The Bearcats were Big East Conference champions and played in the FedEx Orange Bowl, losing to Virginia Tech 20–7.

2009: Earned All-Big East Honors

In 2009, Jason Kelce earned second-team All-Big East honors after starting 13 games at left guard. The Bearcats went undefeated in the regular season, becoming Big East Champions, and lost to Florida 51–24 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

2010: Moved to Center for Senior Season

In 2010, Jason Kelce was moved to center for his senior season at the University of Cincinnati, where the team went 4–8. He was named Honorable Mention All-America and second-team All-Big East.

March 11, 2011: Underwent Appendectomy

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

February 8, 2018: Gave Impassioned Super Bowl Parade Speech

On February 8, 2018, during the Eagles' Super Bowl parade, Jason Kelce gave an impassioned speech where he defended his teammates, coaches, and front office, comparing Eagles fans to hungry dogs while dressed as a mummer.

April 14, 2018: Married Kylie McDevitt

Jason Kelce married Kylie McDevitt on April 14, 2018.

October 2019: First Daughter Born

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

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March 2021: Second Daughter Born

Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie welcomed their second daughter in March 2021.

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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 the way their father pronounces it. Jason Kelce elaborated that their father "at some point ... got tired of correcting everyone calling him 'Kell-see.'"

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, allowing him to keep his consecutive starts streak alive.

January 16, 2022: Donna Kelce Attended Both Sons' Games

On January 16, 2022, Donna Kelce, Jason and Travis Kelce'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 each other's games.

February 2023: Third Daughter Born

In February 2023, Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie welcomed their third daughter. Kylie was 38 weeks pregnant with their third child 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) when his brother Travis was the host, appearing as an audience member and in a sketch with his brother and SNL cast members.

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September 11, 2023: Kelce Documentary Released

On September 11, 2023, the feature-length documentary "Kelce", which examines Jason Kelce's football career and private life, was released on Amazon Prime Video. Within 24 hours, it became the No. 1 most-watched movie on Prime Video in the United States.

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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.

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.

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January 2025: Kelce Brothers Reveal Croatian Background

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