History of Jason Kelce in Timeline

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.

July 25, 2011: NFL Lockout Lifted

On July 25, 2011, Jason Kelce was unable to practice or sign a contract until the NFL lockout was lifted.

2011: Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles

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

2012: Torn ACL and MCL

In 2012, Jason Kelce was named the starting center for the Eagles. On September 16, 2012, he suffered a partially torn MCL and a torn ACL, causing him to miss the rest of the season.

2013: Ed Block Courage Award

In 2013, Jason Kelce started all 16 games for the Eagles, who reached the playoffs and set team records. Kelce was graded as the best center in the NFL by Pro Football Focus (PFF) and was honored with the Ed Block Courage Award.

February 27, 2014: Contract Extension

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

2014: Selected to First Pro Bowl

In 2014, despite missing four games due to surgery, Jason Kelce was selected to his first Pro Bowl.

2015: Started All 16 Games

In 2015, Jason Kelce started in all 16 games and was graded as the 7th-ranked center in the NFL by PFF.

2017: Won Super Bowl LII

In 2017, Jason Kelce started in all 16 games and had his best season as a professional, winning Super Bowl LII with the Eagles, defeating the New England Patriots 41-33. He was also selected as a First-team All-Pro and won 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 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.

2018: Second First-team All-Pro Honor

In 2018, Jason Kelce was given his second First-team All-Pro honor.

March 2, 2019: Signed Contract Extension

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

October 2019: Birth of First Daughter

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

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2020: 100th Straight Game

In 2020, Jason Kelce started his 100th straight game with the Eagles and was elected to his 4th Pro Bowl.

March 5, 2021: Signed a New Deal

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

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.

2021: Contract Extended with Eagles

In 2021, Jason Kelce signed a one year contract extension with the Eagles.

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. He was then benched for the rest of the game.

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.

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

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 their respective games.

December 2022: Released A Philly Special Christmas

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

2022: Filmed Kelce Documentary

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

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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March 4, 2023: Appeared on Saturday Night Live

On March 4, 2023, Jason Kelce appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL) during an episode hosted by his brother, Travis. He participated as an audience member and in a sketch.

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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.

September 11, 2023: Kelce Documentary Released

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: Commentary on Prime Video

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

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

2023: Finalist for 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 announced his retirement from the NFL after a decorated career.

April 6, 2024: Participated in WrestleMania XL

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 at Lincoln Financial Field.

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

On April 29, 2024, it was announced that Jason Kelce would join ESPN's Monday Night Countdown.

November 2024: New Heights Podcast Popularity

In November 2024, Apple announced that the "New Heights" podcast, co-hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, was the 8th most popular podcast show on Apple Podcasts in 2024, highlighting its growing popularity and reach.

November 2024: Announcement of Fourth Pregnancy

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

November 21, 2024: Announced Late-Night Sports Talk Show

On November 21, 2024, while a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jason Kelce announced he will 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

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

2024: Joins ESPN's Monday Night Countdown

In 2024, Kelce joined ESPN's Monday Night Countdown pregame crew, marking a new chapter in his broadcasting career.

January 4, 2025: Debuted Late Night Show

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

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.