The National Football League provides fair and equal opportunities for players to take center stage based on their performance and diligence. However, it’s important to acknowledge that football is a team sport where each player, playing at a particular position plays a crucial role. Talking about the center of the team, he is an integral part of the offensive line, with the primary role of snapping the ball to the quarterback to initiate the play. All-Pro center Jason Kelce was undoubtedly one of the best centers in the league, winning Super Bowl LII and earning seven Pro Bowl appearances.
Kelce was born and raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He played at running back as well as at linebacker position at Cleveland Heights High School. After completing high school, he committed to playing college football at the University of Cincinnati, where initially he started playing college football as a fullback and eventually transitioned to the offensive line. He played there from 2006 to 2010, achieving Honorable Mention All-America and second-team All-Big East accolades.
Since Kelce was selected by the Eagles as the 191st overall pick in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, he remained with the team throughout his thirteen-season career. Kelce has demonstrated remarkable consistency, and even after all these seasons, played with utmost passion and contributed to the Eagles’ success.
while it was a tough pill to swallow, the time had come for the Ohio native to hang up his boots. And on March 4, 2024, Kelce did just that announcing in a media session that he had indeed called it an end to his glittering career.
Jason Kelce Family
Beyond the football field, Kelce has a beautiful family, including a loving wife, Kylie Kelce, and three children. The couple got married in April 2018 and has three daughters together, named Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett. His wife, along with her daughters can be spotted cheering for him from the stands and joining him during training camps as well. Additionally, the couple has two Irish wolfhounds, Winnie and Baloo.
Jason Kelce Wife and Kids
Kelce and his wife, formerly known as Kylie McDevitt tied the knot on 14 April 2018. They met on a dating app called ‘Tinder’, and after dating for a while they decided to take their romance a step further. They have been together since and have a close-knit family, including their three daughters.
They welcomed their first daughter, Wyatt Elizabeth Kelce in October 2019 and as of January 2024, she is four years old. Following her, their second daughter, Elliotte Ray Kelce was born in March 2021 and is almost 3 years old (as of March 2024). Their joy multiplied threefold in February 2023 with the birth of their youngest daughter, Bennett Llewellyn Kelce.
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Jason Kelce Parents
Kelce was born to his parents, Ed and Donna Kelce on November 5, 1987. He grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio alongside his younger brother, Travis Kelce. His father, Ed Kelce served as a sales representative in the steel industry, and his mother, Donna Kelce works in banking. They are the parents of two NFL stunning players, making them proud of their performances. Donna Kelce has been a regular attendee to her sons’ matches.
Jason Kelce Brother
Kelce’s younger brother, Travis Kelce, is also an American football player who currently represents the Kansas City Chiefs and plays as a tight end. He has been with the Chiefs since being drafted by them in the 2013 NFL Draft. With the team, he has won three Super Bowls. Both of them are exceptional players and have solidified their places in the National Football League.
Additionally, they host the weekly podcast ‘New Heights’ together, discussing their respective career and many other topics.
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FAQs
A. Travis Kelce is the younger brother of Jason Kelce. He is an American football tight end currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League.
A. Jason Kelce is 6 feet 3 inches tall or 1.91 meter and weighs around 295 lb or 134 kg.
A. As of January 2024, Jason Kelce’s estimated net worth is approximately $40 million.
A. Jason Kelce’s average annual salary is around $14,250,000.