History of Jason Kelce in Timeline

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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2007: Played in PapaJohns.com Bowl

In 2007, Jason Kelce played in nine games for the Cincinnati Bearcats, seeing action at center and guard. The Bearcats defeated Southern Mississippi 31–21 in the PapaJohns.com Bowl.

2008: Started at Left Guard, Played in FedEx Orange Bowl

In 2008, as a sophomore, Jason Kelce started 13 games at left guard for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Bearcats were Big East Conference champions and played in the FedEx Orange Bowl, where they lost to Virginia Tech 20–7.

2009: All-Big East Honors, Played in Allstate Sugar Bowl

In 2009, Jason Kelce earned second-team All-Big East honors, starting 13 games at left guard for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Bearcats were Big East Champions but lost to Florida 51–24 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

2010: Moved to Center for Senior Season

In 2010, Jason Kelce's senior season, he moved to center for the Cincinnati Bearcats. 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, a health challenge before his NFL career began.

July 25, 2011: NFL Lockout Lifted

On July 25, 2011, the NFL lockout was lifted, which allowed Jason Kelce to practice and sign a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

2011: Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles

In 2011, Jason Kelce was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the NFL draft, marking the start of his professional football career.

2012: Injured, Missed Remainder of Season

In 2012, Jason Kelce was named the starting center for the second consecutive year. However, on September 16, he suffered a torn ACL and partially torn MCL, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.

2013: Best Center in the NFL

In 2013, Jason Kelce started all 16 games and was graded as the best center in the NFL by Pro Football Focus (PFF). He also received the Ed Block Courage Award.

February 27, 2014: Contract Extension with Eagles

On February 27, 2014, Jason Kelce agreed to a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, securing his place with the team.

2014: Selected to First Pro Bowl

In 2014, Jason Kelce was selected to his first Pro Bowl, marking a significant achievement in his NFL career despite missing four games due to a sports hernia surgery.

2015: Started All 16 Games

In 2015, Jason Kelce started all 16 games for the Eagles and was graded by PFF as the 7th-ranked center in the NFL, maintaining his high level of play.

2017: Won Super Bowl LII and Named First-team All-Pro

In 2017, Jason Kelce had his best season as a professional, winning Super Bowl LII with the Eagles and being selected as a First-team All-Pro. He was also recognized as Run Blocker of the Year by PFF.

February 8, 2018: Impassioned Super Bowl Parade Speech

On February 8, 2018, during the Eagles' Super Bowl parade, Jason Kelce delivered an impassioned speech defending his teammates, coaches, and Eagles fans, dressed as a mummer, garnering national attention.

April 14, 2018: Marriage to Kylie McDevitt

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

2018: Second First-Team All-Pro Honor

In 2018, Jason Kelce was given his second First-team All-Pro honor, continuing his recognition as one of the league's best offensive linemen.

March 2, 2019: Signed Contract Extension with Eagles

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

October 2019: Birth of First Daughter

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

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2020: Started 100th Straight Game, Elected to Pro Bowl

In 2020, Jason Kelce started his 100th straight game with the Eagles. Despite the team's offensive line seeing a franchise-record of different starting combinations, he started every game and was elected to his 4th Pro Bowl.

March 5, 2021: Signed New Deal with Eagles

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

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 3, 2022: Placed on COVID List

On January 3, 2022, Jason Kelce was placed on the COVID list but was activated four days later. This allowed him to keep his consecutive starts streak alive.

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.

March 11, 2022: Signed New Deal, Highest Paid Center in NFL

On March 11, 2022, after considering retirement, 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 with Jason and Travis Kelce," where they discuss the NFL and each other's games.

December 2022: Released "A Philly Special Christmas" album

In December 2022, Jason Kelce, along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, released the Christmas album "A Philly Special Christmas" as part of the vocal group The Philly Specials.

2022: Filming of the Kelce Documentary

In 2022, the Philadelphia-based studio 9.14 Pictures filmed and produced the feature-length documentary Kelce, which examines Jason Kelce's football career and private life.

February 2023: Birth of Third Daughter

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

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March 4, 2023: Appeared on Saturday Night Live

On March 4, 2023, Jason Kelce made an appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) alongside his brother Travis, who hosted the episode. Jason appeared both as an audience member and in a sketch.

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. He later broke the Eagles record for most consecutive starts.

September 11, 2023: Kelce Documentary Released

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

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November 9, 2023: Joined Prime Video Broadcast

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: Released "A Philly Special Christmas Special" album

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

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

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

March 4, 2024: Retirement Announcement

On March 4, 2024, Jason Kelce officially announced his retirement from the NFL, marking the end of a highly decorated career that included seven Pro Bowl selections and six first-team All-Pro honors.

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.

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

On April 29, 2024, it was announced that Jason Kelce would be joining ESPN's Monday Night Countdown, marking another step in his broadcasting career.

November 2024: Pregnancy Announcement

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

November 2024: New Heights Podcast Success

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

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: Released "A Philly Special Christmas Party" album

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

2024: Joined ESPN's Monday Night Countdown

In 2024, Jason Kelce became a member of ESPN's Monday Night Countdown pregame show crew, marking a new venture in his broadcasting career.

January 4, 2025: They Call It Late Night Debut

On January 4, 2025, Jason Kelce's late-night sports talk show on ESPN, They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce, made its debut.

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.