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|name=Jason Kelce |
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+ | |position=[[Center (American football)|Center ]] |
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1987|11|5}} |
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+ | |high_school = [[Cleveland Heights High School|Cleveland Heights]]<br/>([[Cleveland Heights, Ohio]]) |
|college=[[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]] |
|college=[[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]] |
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*[[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–present) |
*[[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–present) |
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| + | * [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LII|LII]]) |
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| + | * 2× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2015 Pro Bowl|2014]], [[2017 Pro Bowl|2016]]) |
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| − | * Honorable mention All-America honors (2010) |
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| + | * 2× First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2017 All-Pro Team|2017]], [[2018 All-Pro Team|2018]]) |
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| − | * Third-team Sophomore All-America honors (2008) |
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| + | * [[Built Ford Tough Offensive Line of the Year]] ([[2017 NFL season|2017]]) |
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| − | * [[Ed Block Courage Award]] (2013) |
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| − | '''Jason |
+ | '''Jason Kelce''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɛ|l|ˌ|s|iː}}; born November 5, 1987) is an [[American football]] [[Center (American football)|center]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth round of the [[2011 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]]. Kelce is a Super Bowl champion, two time Pro-Bowler and is a two time First Team All-Pro. |
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| + | Kelce grew up in [[Cleveland Heights, Ohio]], the son of Ed, a sales rep in the steel business, and Donna, who works in banking. He attended [[Cleveland Heights High School]], where he played both running back and linebacker and was twice named [[Ohio high school athletic conferences|All-Lake Erie-Lake League]].<ref name="bleedinggreennation.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/23/6833645/jason-kelce-injury-eagles-center-surgery-6-8-weeks-out-time-table|title=Kelce expected to return in 6 to 8 weeks|publisher=}}</ref> At Cleveland Heights he played baritone saxophone in the Symphonic and Jazz Bands.<ref> http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-super-bowl-52-jason-kelce-hockey-saxaphone-football-lacrosse-20180130.html</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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+ | A former walk-on running back, Kelce switched to fullback and then finally to offensive line after [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirting]] his initial year at Cincinnati, seeing action at center and guard in nine games in 2007 as the Bearcats went 10-3 and defeated [[Southern Miss Golden Eagles football|Southern Mississippi]] 31-21 in the [[Birmingham Bowl|PapaJohns.com Bowl]].<ref>http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cinn/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/misc_non_event/14_fb_guide.pdf</ref> |
| + | As a sophomore in 2008, he made 13 starts at left guard, as part of an offensive line that also included future NFL linemen [[Jeff Linkenbach]] and [[Trevor Canfield]], which helped the UC offense average 27.3 points and 375.3 yards of total offense per game. The Bearcats went 11-3 overall, were Big East champions, and played in the [[Orange Bowl|FedEx Orange Bowl]], where the Bearcats fell to [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]] 20-7. His brother, [[Travis Kelce]], began playing alongside him at Cincinnati after he also joined them in 2008. |
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| − | In 2009, Kelce earned second-team All-Big East honors after starting 13 games at left guard. He was moved to center for his senior season in 2010, replacing a graduated [[Chris Jurek]]. |
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| + | In 2009, Kelce earned second-team All-Big East honors after starting 13 games at left guard as the Bearcats went undefeated in the regular season (12-0) and were again Big East Champions, once again earning a [[Bowl Championship Series|BCS]] Bowl berth, losing to [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] 51-24 in the [[Sugar Bowl|Allstate Sugar Bowl]].<ref>|</ref> |
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| + | He was moved to center for his senior season in 2010 as the Bearcats went 4-8 under new coach [[Butch Jones]]. He started the final 38 games of his 47-game Bearcats' career, 26 at left guard and 12 at center.<ref name="bleedinggreennation.com"/> He was named Honorable Mention All-America and second team All-Big East. |
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| − | ===2011 NFL Draft=== |
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| ⚫ | Despite lacking "true NFL size", Kelce was projected a fourth to fifth round pick.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/59533.html | work=CNN | title=Jason Kelce}}</ref> He ran the fastest [[40-yard dash]] time of all offensive linemen at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, with a 4.89-second time. |
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| ⚫ | Despite lacking "true NFL size", Kelce was projected a fourth to fifth round pick.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/59533.html | work=CNN | title=Jason Kelce}}</ref> He ran the fastest [[40-yard dash]] time of all offensive linemen at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, with a 4.89-second time. On March 11, Kelce had an [[appendectomy]] after he was diagnosed with [[appendicitis]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Wilson, Aaron |title=Jason Kelce has successful appendectomy |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jason-Kelce-has-successful-appendectomy.html |work=nationalfootballpost.com |date=March 11, 2011 |accessdate=September 9, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110401162948/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jason-Kelce-has-successful-appendectomy.html |archivedate=April 1, 2011 |df= }}</ref> |
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| − | | note = All values from 2011 [[NFL Scouting Combine]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jason Kelce, DS #5 C, Cincinnati |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=76684&draftyear=2011&genpos=C |work=nfldraftscout.com |accessdate=2011 |
+ | | note = All values from 2011 [[NFL Scouting Combine]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jason Kelce, DS #5 C, Cincinnati |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=76684&draftyear=2011&genpos=C |work=nfldraftscout.com |accessdate=September 9, 2011}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Kelce was selected by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in the sixth round (191st overall) of the [[2011 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Fierro, Nick |title=Eagles go after LB, K in fourth round |url=http://articles.mcall.com/2011-04-30/sports/mc-eagles-draft-update-0430-20110430_1_david-akers-casey-matthews-nfl-lockout |work=[[The Morning Call]] |date=April 30, 2011 |accessdate=September 9, 2011}}</ref> Kelce was unable to practice or sign a contract until the [[2011 NFL lockout|NFL lockout]] was lifted on July 25, 2011. He signed a four-year contract on July 27.<ref>{{cite news |author=''[[Associated Press]]'' |title=Philadelphia Eagles have reached agreements with all 2011 draft picks except No. 1 Danny Watkins |url=http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/07/philadelphia_eagles_have_reach.html |work=lehighvalleylive.com |date=July 27, 2011 |accessdate=September 9, 2011}}</ref> New offensive line coach [[Howard Mudd]] envisioned Kelce as in the mold of [[Indianapolis Colts]] five-time [[Pro Bowl]] center [[Jeff Saturday]], whom Mudd coached in Indianapolis for 11 seasons.<ref>{{cite news |author=Rohan, Tim |title=Eagles rookie Kelce fits Mudd's prototype |url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-05/news/29854869_1_jackson-injury-jamaal-jackson-eagles-first-round |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=August 5, 2011 |accessdate=September 9, 2011}}</ref> First-round pick and fellow rookie [[Danny Watkins]] compared Kelce to a hedgehog due to his spiky hair and facial hair, in addition to his quickness and stoutness.<ref>{{cite news |author=Bowen, Les |title=Eagles rookie center Kelce rising to starting status |url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-08/sports/29864682_1_mudd-jamaal-jackson-facial-hair |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=August 8, 2011 |accessdate=September 9, 2011}}</ref> Kelce battled incumbent starter [[Jamaal Jackson]] for the center job early in training camp in August.<ref>{{cite news |author=McLane, Jeff and Jonathan Tamari |title=Harris may be solidifying role as Eagles right tackle |url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-07/news/29861641_1_juqua-parker-king-dunlap-andy-reid |work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |date=August 7, 2011 |accessdate=September 9, 2011}}</ref> Kelce received all of the first-team reps in the week before the team's third preseason game.<ref>{{cite news|author=Frank, Reuben |title=Eagles to test rookie Kelce in starting center role |url=http://www.csnphilly.com/08/20/11/Eagles-to-test-rookie-Kelce-in-starting-/news_eagles.html?blockID=551742&feedID=704 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130120014907/http://www.csnphilly.com/08/20/11/Eagles-to-test-rookie-Kelce-in-starting-/news_eagles.html?blockID=551742&feedID=704 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=January 20, 2013 |work=[[Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia|CSN Philly]] |date=August 20, 2011 |accessdate=September 9, 2011 }}</ref> He started in the third preseason game against the [[Cleveland Browns]], and allowed a sack and was penalized for holding.<ref>{{cite news |author=Tamari, Jonathan |title=Eagles rookies Kelce, Watkins get off to rough start against Browns |url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-25/news/29927341_1_michael-vick-jamaal-jackson-eagles |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=August 25, 2011 |accessdate=September 9, 2011}}</ref> Despite his performance, Kelce was named the starter for the season on August 29.<ref>{{cite news|author=Frank, Reuben |title=Eagles name rookie Kelce starting center |url=http://www.csnphilly.com/08/29/11/Eagles-name-rookie-Kelce-starting-center/news_eagles.html?blockID=555994&feedID=704 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731090855/http://www.csnphilly.com/08/29/11/Eagles-name-rookie-Kelce-starting-center/news_eagles.html?blockID=555994&feedID=704 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=July 31, 2012 |work=CSN Philly |date=August 29, 2011 |accessdate=September 9, 2011 }}</ref> He became the first rookie in Eagles history to start all 16 games at center.<ref name="philadelphiaeagles.com">http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/149931/kelce-jason.pdf{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Kelce was selected by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in the sixth round (191st overall) of the [[2011 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Fierro, Nick |title=Eagles go after LB, K in fourth round |url=http://articles.mcall.com/2011-04-30/sports/mc-eagles-draft-update-0430-20110430_1_david-akers-casey-matthews-nfl-lockout |work=[[The Morning Call]] |date=April 30, 2011 |accessdate=2011 |
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| − | In 2012, Kelce was named the starting center for the second consecutive year. On September 16 |
+ | In 2012, Kelce was named the starting center for the second consecutive year. On September 16, he suffered a partially torn [[Medial collateral ligament|MCL]] and torn [[Anterior cruciate ligament|ACL]] in a win over the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. Kelce would miss the rest of the 2012 season.<ref>{{cite news |author=Eaglerarian Blog |title=Kelcie's Season Over; ACL Reconstruction |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/dneagles/170184195.html |work= Philly.com |date=September 18, 2012 |accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref> |
| + | Kelce had an outstanding 2013 season, starting all 16 games and helping the team reach the playoffs. He helped the Eagles score a team-record 442 points and 6,676 yards. He led the way for the NFL's leading rusher, [[LeSean McCoy]], who rushed for 1,607 yards. Kelce was graded by [[Pro Football Focus]] (PFF) as the best center in the NFL for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/2013-pff-all-pro-team/|title=2013 PFF All-Pro Team - NFL Analysis - Pro Football Focus|website=www.profootballfocus.com}}</ref> He was also honored with the [[Ed Block Courage Award]].<ref name="philadelphiaeagles.com"/> |
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| − | On February 27th, Kelce agreed to a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension, with $13 million guaranteed, according to agent Jason Bernstein. Kelce had a terrific, and surprising 2013 performance and is now considered one of the very best centers in football<ref>http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10525168/philadelphia-eagles-give-riley-cooper-jason-kelce-new-contracts</ref> |
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| + | On February 27, 2014, Kelce agreed to a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension, with $13 million guaranteed, according to agent Jason Bernstein.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329568/article/eagles-riley-cooper-jason-kelce-strike-new-contracts|title=Eagles' Riley Cooper, Jason Kelce strike new contracts|publisher=}}</ref> On September 23, Kelce underwent surgery for a sports hernia and missed 4 games.<ref name="bleedinggreennation.com"/> Despite missing time, he was selected to his first [[2015 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2015 Pro Bowl Roster: LeSean McCoy, Darren Sproles among five Eagles players heading to Arizona |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000461139/article/2015-pro-bowl-to-feature-narrowed-goal-postshttp://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/12/23/7441055/2015-pro-bowl-roster-eagles-lesean-mccoy-darren-sproles-arizona-players |publisher=BleedingGreenNation.com|date=December 23, 2015 |accessdate=June 13, 2017}}</ref> |
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| + | In 2015, Kelce started in all 16 games. He was graded by Pro Football Focus as the 7th ranked center in the NFL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2016/2/4/10918594/eagles-position-review-jason-kelce-center-offensive-line-injury-knee-2015-season-david-molk|title=Eagles Position Review: Jason Kelce played through injury|publisher=}}</ref> |
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| + | In 2016, Kelce started in all 16 games and was selected to his second Pro Bowl.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/01/eagles_darren_sproles_jason_kelce_added_to_2017_pr.html|title=Eagles' Darren Sproles, Jason Kelce added to 2017 Pro Bowl|publisher=}}</ref> |
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| + | In 2017, Kelce started in all 16 games and had his best season as a pro. He was selected as a First-team [[All-Pro]] and was the highest rated offensive lineman by PFF. He also won Run Blocker of the Year by PFF. <ref>https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-philadelphias-jason-kelce-is-a-road-grader-and-pffs-best-run-blocker</ref> He won [[Super Bowl LII]] with the Eagles after they defeated the [[New England Patriots]] 41–33.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2018/02/04/super-bowl-2018-score-philadelphia-eagles-new-england-patriots/305840002/ |title=Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner |website=USA TODAY |language=en |access-date=2019-02-25}}</ref> |
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| + | During the Eagles' Super Bowl parade on February 8, 2018, Kelce garnered national attention after giving an impassioned speech where he defended his teammates, coaches, and front office and compared Eagles fans to hungry dogs who "for 52 years have been starved of this championship,"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/super-bowl-lii/jason-kelce-eagles-parade-speech-philadelphia-super-bowl-mike-lombardi-doug-pederson-20180208.html|title=In epic speech, Eagles' Jason Kelce calls out 'clown' who criticized Doug Pederson|publisher=}}</ref> while famously dressed up [[Mummers Parade|as a mummer]]. |
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| + | On March 2, 2019, Kelce signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles through the 2021 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles, Jason Kelce agree to terms on 1-year extension|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001020299/article/eagles-jason-kelce-agree-to-terms-on-1year-extension|author=Bergman, Jeremy|website=NFL.com|date=March 2, 2019}}</ref> |
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| + | He is the older brother of [[Kansas City Chiefs]] tight end [[Travis Kelce]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Reality is relative: Jason Kelce on screen in brother's new dating show|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Relative-reality-Kelce-on-screen-in-brothers-new-dating-show.html|website=Philly.com}}</ref> Jason played hockey in high school while brother Travis played basketball. <ref>{{cite web|title=An Interesting Day In The Kelce Household.|url=http://m.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/An-Interesting-Day-In-The-Kelce-Household/22ec1f0b-7bb5-4654-b1f8-9619d5425bc4|website=Philadelphiaeagles.com}}</ref> |
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*[http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Jason-Kelce/669b9c99-57ee-4af5-83b1-bece2778da68 Philadelphia Eagles bio] |
*[http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Jason-Kelce/669b9c99-57ee-4af5-83b1-bece2778da68 Philadelphia Eagles bio] |
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*[http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/kelce_jason00.html Cincinnati Bearcats football bio] |
*[http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/kelce_jason00.html Cincinnati Bearcats football bio] |
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| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: November 5, 1987 | |
| Place of birth: Westlake, Ohio | |
| Career information | |
| College: Cincinnati | |
| NFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 6 / Pick: 191 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| *Philadelphia Eagles ( 2011–present) | |
| Roster status: Active | |
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* Super Bowl champion (LII)
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| Games played | 110 |
| Games started | 110 |
Jason Kelce (/ˈkɛlˌsiː/; born November 5, 1987) is an American football center for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Cincinnati. Kelce is a Super Bowl champion, two time Pro-Bowler and is a two time First Team All-Pro.
Early life
Kelce grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the son of Ed, a sales rep in the steel business, and Donna, who works in banking. He attended Cleveland Heights High School, where he played both running back and linebacker and was twice named All-Lake Erie-Lake League.[1] At Cleveland Heights he played baritone saxophone in the Symphonic and Jazz Bands.[2]
College career
A former walk-on running back, Kelce switched to fullback and then finally to offensive line after redshirting his initial year at Cincinnati, seeing action at center and guard in nine games in 2007 as the Bearcats went 10-3 and defeated Southern Mississippi 31-21 in the PapaJohns.com Bowl.[3]
As a sophomore in 2008, he made 13 starts at left guard, as part of an offensive line that also included future NFL linemen Jeff Linkenbach and Trevor Canfield, which helped the UC offense average 27.3 points and 375.3 yards of total offense per game. The Bearcats went 11-3 overall, were Big East champions, and played in the FedEx Orange Bowl, where the Bearcats fell to Virginia Tech 20-7. His brother, Travis Kelce, began playing alongside him at Cincinnati after he also joined them in 2008.
In 2009, Kelce earned second-team All-Big East honors after starting 13 games at left guard as the Bearcats went undefeated in the regular season (12-0) and were again Big East Champions, once again earning a BCS Bowl berth, losing to Florida 51-24 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.[4]
He was moved to center for his senior season in 2010 as the Bearcats went 4-8 under new coach Butch Jones. He started the final 38 games of his 47-game Bearcats' career, 26 at left guard and 12 at center.[1] He was named Honorable Mention All-America and second team All-Big East.
Professional career
Despite lacking "true NFL size", Kelce was projected a fourth to fifth round pick.[5] He ran the fastest 40-yard dash time of all offensive linemen at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, with a 4.89-second time. On March 11, Kelce had an appendectomy after he was diagnosed with appendicitis.[6]
| Ht | Wt | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP |
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| 6 ft 2⅝ in | 280 lb | 4.89 s | 1.70 s | 2.83 s | 4.14 s | 7.22 s | 30½ in | 9 ft 2 in |
Kelce was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (191st overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.[7] Kelce was unable to practice or sign a contract until the NFL lockout was lifted on July 25, 2011. He signed a four-year contract on July 27.[8] New offensive line coach Howard Mudd envisioned Kelce as in the mold of Indianapolis Colts five-time Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday, whom Mudd coached in Indianapolis for 11 seasons.[9] First-round pick and fellow rookie Danny Watkins compared Kelce to a hedgehog due to his spiky hair and facial hair, in addition to his quickness and stoutness.[10] Kelce battled incumbent starter Jamaal Jackson for the center job early in training camp in August.[11] Kelce received all of the first-team reps in the week before the team's third preseason game.[12] He started in the third preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, and allowed a sack and was penalized for holding.[13] Despite his performance, Kelce was named the starter for the season on August 29.[14] He became the first rookie in Eagles history to start all 16 games at center.[15]
In 2012, Kelce was named the starting center for the second consecutive year. On September 16, he suffered a partially torn MCL and torn ACL in a win over the Baltimore Ravens. Kelce would miss the rest of the 2012 season.[16]
Kelce had an outstanding 2013 season, starting all 16 games and helping the team reach the playoffs. He helped the Eagles score a team-record 442 points and 6,676 yards. He led the way for the NFL's leading rusher, LeSean McCoy, who rushed for 1,607 yards. Kelce was graded by Pro Football Focus (PFF) as the best center in the NFL for the season.[17] He was also honored with the Ed Block Courage Award.[15]
On February 27, 2014, Kelce agreed to a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension, with $13 million guaranteed, according to agent Jason Bernstein.[18] On September 23, Kelce underwent surgery for a sports hernia and missed 4 games.[1] Despite missing time, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl.[19]
In 2015, Kelce started in all 16 games. He was graded by Pro Football Focus as the 7th ranked center in the NFL.[20]
In 2016, Kelce started in all 16 games and was selected to his second Pro Bowl.[21]
In 2017, Kelce started in all 16 games and had his best season as a pro. He was selected as a First-team All-Pro and was the highest rated offensive lineman by PFF. He also won Run Blocker of the Year by PFF. [22] He won Super Bowl LII with the Eagles after they defeated the New England Patriots 41–33.[23]
During the Eagles' Super Bowl parade on February 8, 2018, Kelce garnered national attention after giving an impassioned speech where he defended his teammates, coaches, and front office and compared Eagles fans to hungry dogs who "for 52 years have been starved of this championship,"[24] while famously dressed up as a mummer.
On March 2, 2019, Kelce signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles through the 2021 season.[25]
Personal life
He is the older brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.[26] Jason played hockey in high school while brother Travis played basketball. [27]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Kelce expected to return in 6 to 8 weeks". http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/23/6833645/jason-kelce-injury-eagles-center-surgery-6-8-weeks-out-time-table.
- ↑ http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-super-bowl-52-jason-kelce-hockey-saxaphone-football-lacrosse-20180130.html
- ↑ http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cinn/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/misc_non_event/14_fb_guide.pdf
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- ↑ "Jason Kelce". CNN. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/59533.html.
- ↑ Wilson, Aaron (March 11, 2011). "Jason Kelce has successful appendectomy". nationalfootballpost.com. Archived from the original on April 1, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110401162948/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jason-Kelce-has-successful-appendectomy.html. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ↑ Fierro, Nick (April 30, 2011). "Eagles go after LB, K in fourth round". The Morning Call. http://articles.mcall.com/2011-04-30/sports/mc-eagles-draft-update-0430-20110430_1_david-akers-casey-matthews-nfl-lockout. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ↑ Associated Press (July 27, 2011). "Philadelphia Eagles have reached agreements with all 2011 draft picks except No. 1 Danny Watkins". lehighvalleylive.com. http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/07/philadelphia_eagles_have_reach.html. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ↑ Rohan, Tim (August 5, 2011). "Eagles rookie Kelce fits Mudd's prototype". The Philadelphia Inquirer. http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-05/news/29854869_1_jackson-injury-jamaal-jackson-eagles-first-round. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ↑ Bowen, Les (August 8, 2011). "Eagles rookie center Kelce rising to starting status". The Philadelphia Inquirer. http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-08/sports/29864682_1_mudd-jamaal-jackson-facial-hair. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ↑ McLane, Jeff and Jonathan Tamari (August 7, 2011). "Harris may be solidifying role as Eagles right tackle". The Philadelphia Inquirer. http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-07/news/29861641_1_juqua-parker-king-dunlap-andy-reid. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ↑ Frank, Reuben (August 20, 2011). "Eagles to test rookie Kelce in starting center role". CSN Philly. http://www.csnphilly.com/08/20/11/Eagles-to-test-rookie-Kelce-in-starting-/news_eagles.html?blockID=551742&feedID=704. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ↑ Tamari, Jonathan (August 25, 2011). "Eagles rookies Kelce, Watkins get off to rough start against Browns". The Philadelphia Inquirer. http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-25/news/29927341_1_michael-vick-jamaal-jackson-eagles. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ↑ Frank, Reuben (August 29, 2011). "Eagles name rookie Kelce starting center". CSN Philly. http://www.csnphilly.com/08/29/11/Eagles-name-rookie-Kelce-starting-center/news_eagles.html?blockID=555994&feedID=704. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/149931/kelce-jason.pdf[dead link]
- ↑ Eaglerarian Blog (September 18, 2012). "Kelcie's Season Over; ACL Reconstruction". Philly.com. http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/dneagles/170184195.html. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ↑ "2013 PFF All-Pro Team - NFL Analysis - Pro Football Focus". https://www.profootballfocus.com/2013-pff-all-pro-team/.
- ↑ "Eagles' Riley Cooper, Jason Kelce strike new contracts". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329568/article/eagles-riley-cooper-jason-kelce-strike-new-contracts.
- ↑ "2015 Pro Bowl Roster: LeSean McCoy, Darren Sproles among five Eagles players heading to Arizona". BleedingGreenNation.com. December 23, 2015. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000461139/article/2015-pro-bowl-to-feature-narrowed-goal-postshttp://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/12/23/7441055/2015-pro-bowl-roster-eagles-lesean-mccoy-darren-sproles-arizona-players. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Eagles Position Review: Jason Kelce played through injury". http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2016/2/4/10918594/eagles-position-review-jason-kelce-center-offensive-line-injury-knee-2015-season-david-molk.
- ↑ "Eagles' Darren Sproles, Jason Kelce added to 2017 Pro Bowl". http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/01/eagles_darren_sproles_jason_kelce_added_to_2017_pr.html.
- ↑ https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-philadelphias-jason-kelce-is-a-road-grader-and-pffs-best-run-blocker
- ↑ "Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner" (in en). https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2018/02/04/super-bowl-2018-score-philadelphia-eagles-new-england-patriots/305840002/.
- ↑ "In epic speech, Eagles' Jason Kelce calls out 'clown' who criticized Doug Pederson". http://www.philly.com/philly/super-bowl-lii/jason-kelce-eagles-parade-speech-philadelphia-super-bowl-mike-lombardi-doug-pederson-20180208.html.
- ↑ Bergman, Jeremy (March 2, 2019). "Eagles, Jason Kelce agree to terms on 1-year extension". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001020299/article/eagles-jason-kelce-agree-to-terms-on-1year-extension.
- ↑ "Reality is relative: Jason Kelce on screen in brother's new dating show". http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Relative-reality-Kelce-on-screen-in-brothers-new-dating-show.html.
- ↑ "An Interesting Day In The Kelce Household.". http://m.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/An-Interesting-Day-In-The-Kelce-Household/22ec1f0b-7bb5-4654-b1f8-9619d5425bc4.
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