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Jason Kelce

Jason Daniel Kelce is an American former professional football player best known for his 13-season career as a center with the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL).

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Jason Kelce is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 13-season NFL career as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, winning Super Bowl LII and later moving into media work.

What it is

Jason Daniel Kelce (born November 5, 1987, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio) played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats before being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He became the team's long-time starting center and is regarded as one of the top players at his position during his era.

Why it matters

Kelce was a key part of the Eagles' Super Bowl LII victory over the New England Patriots in 2018. His retirement in March 2024 marked the end of a notable career, and he has since remained in the public eye as a TV analyst and co-host of the podcast New Heights with his brother Travis Kelce.

Key details

Kelce was drafted in 2011, played 13 seasons with Philadelphia, and announced his retirement on March 4, 2024. He now works as a broadcaster, including ESPN programs, and is widely followed in Canada through NFL coverage and his media presence.

In short

  • Played entire 13-year NFL career with Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Won Super Bowl LII following the 2017 season.
  • Retired in March 2024 and moved into media work.
  • Co-hosts the podcast New Heights with brother Travis Kelce.
Canadian angle

Kelce is widely followed in Canada through NFL coverage, fantasy football, and his media presence, especially via his podcast and television appearances.

Quick questions

What position did Jason Kelce play?
He played center in the NFL.
Which team did Jason Kelce play for?
He spent his entire NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Did Jason Kelce win a Super Bowl?
Yes. He won Super Bowl LII with the Eagles.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Kelce
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, college, Eagles career, draft selection, retirement date.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Jason-Kelce
    Supports: Biographical overview, Super Bowl LII, retirement, post-career media work, marriage and family.
  3. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/14124/jason-kelce
    Supports: Position, birthdate, college, draft information.
  4. NFL.comhttps://www.nfl.com/players/jason-kelce/
    Supports: Career length, position, retirement, college, team.
  5. Pro-Football-Referencehttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KelcJa00.htm
    Supports: Career statistics, games played, draft details, Super Bowl title.