Jason Kelce Explained
Jason Kelce |
Number: | 62 |
Position: | Center |
Birth Date: | 5 November 1987 |
Birth Place: | Cleveland Heights, Ohio, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 3 |
Weight Lb: | 295 |
High School: | Cleveland Heights |
College: | Cincinnati (2006–2010) |
Draftyear: | 2011 |
Draftround: | 6 |
Draftpick: | 191 |
Pastteams: |
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Highlights: |
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Statlabel1: | Games played |
Statvalue1: | 193 |
Statlabel2: | Games started |
Statvalue2: | 193 |
Statlabel3: | Fumble recoveries |
Statvalue3: | 7 |
Pfr: | K/KelcJa00 |
Jason Daniel Kelce (;[1] born November 5, 1987) is an American former football center who played his entire 13-year career for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and was selected by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft. Kelce won Super Bowl LII, was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, and six-time first-team All-Pro selection. Kelce is often regarded as one of the greatest centers in NFL history.[2] [3]
Outside of football, Kelce and his brother, Travis, co-host the podcast New Heights, on which they discuss their playing careers and various other topics. In 2024, Kelce joined the ESPN Monday Night Countdown pregame crew.
Early life
Kelce was born and grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the son of Ed Kelce, a sales rep in the steel business, and Donna, who works in banking. He is the older brother of Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He attended Cleveland Heights High School, where he played both running back and linebacker and was twice named All-Lake Erie League.[4] At Cleveland Heights, he played baritone saxophone in the symphonic and jazz bands.[5] Kelce also played hockey and lacrosse in high school.[6]
College career
A former walk-on running back, Kelce switched to fullback and then finally to offensive line after redshirting his initial year at the University of Cincinnati (UC),[7] 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.[8] [9]
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 Conference champions, and played in the FedEx Orange Bowl, where the Bearcats fell to Virginia Tech 20–7.[10] [11] In 2008, his brother, Travis, began playing alongside him at Cincinnati.[12]
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.[13] [14]
He was moved to center for his senior season in 2010 as the Bearcats went 4–8 under new coach Butch Jones.[15] [16] He started the final 38 games of his 47-game Bearcats career, 26 at left guard and 12 at center.[4] 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 round pick.[17] He ran the fastest 40-yard dash time of all offensive linemen at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, with a 4.89-second time.[18] On March 11, 2011, Kelce had an appendectomy after he was diagnosed with appendicitis.[19]
Kelce was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (191st overall) of the 2011 NFL draft.[20] 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.[21] 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.[22] 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.[23] Kelce battled incumbent starter Jamaal Jackson for the center job early in training camp in August.[24] Kelce received all of the first-team reps in the week before the team's third preseason game.[25] He started in the third preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, and allowed a sack and was penalized for holding.[26] Kelce was named the starter for the season on August 29.[27] He became the first rookie in Eagles history to start all 16 games at center.[28]
In 2012, Kelce was named the starting center for the second consecutive year. On September 16, he suffered a partially torn MCL and a torn ACL in a win over the Baltimore Ravens. Kelce would miss the rest of the 2012 season.[29]
In the 2013 season, Kelce started all 16 games. The Eagles reached the playoffs, and set team season records of 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.[30] He was also honored with the Ed Block Courage Award.[28]
On February 27, 2014, Kelce agreed to a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension, with $13 million guaranteed, according to agent Jason Bernstein.[31] On September 23, Kelce underwent surgery for a sports hernia and missed four games.[4] Despite missing time, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl.[32]
In 2015, Kelce started in all 16 games. He was graded by PFF as the 7th-ranked center in the NFL.[33]
In 2016, Kelce started in all 16 games and was selected to his second Pro Bowl.[34] [35]
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.[36] He won Super Bowl LII with the Eagles, defeating the New England Patriots 41–33.[37]
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,"[38] while dressed as a mummer.
In 2018, Kelce was given his second First-team All-Pro honor.
On March 2, 2019, Kelce signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles through the 2021 season.[39] During the 2019 season, Kelce was elected to his third Pro Bowl and received his third straight First-team All-Pro Honor.
In 2020, Kelce started his 100th straight game with the Eagles. The offensive line saw a franchise-record 14 different starting combinations, but Kelce was the lone man to start every game. He was elected to his 4th Pro Bowl, and was one of the eight finalists for the Art Rooney Award in 2020.[40]
On March 5, 2021, Kelce signed a new deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.[41] [42] He was placed on the COVID list on January 3, 2022, and activated four days later, allowing him to keep his consecutive starts streak alive.[43] [44] He went in for the team's first offensive snap then was benched for the rest of the game. In 2021, Kelce was selected to his fifth Pro Bowl, marking his third straight selection, and was the Eagles finalist for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.[45] He was also named a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press for the fourth time in his career.[46] He was ranked 71st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.[47]
On March 11, 2022, after mulling retirement before the 2022 offseason, Kelce signed a new one-year deal with the Eagles worth $14 million, which made him the highest paid center in the NFL.[48] Kelce earned Pro Bowl and first team All-Pro honors for the 2022 season.[49] [50]
Kelce and the Eagles appeared in Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs. Kelce's brother, Travis, played for the Chiefs, making it the first Super Bowl to feature two brothers on opposing teams as players.[51] The Eagles would lose the game 38–35.[52]
After considering retirement, Kelce re-signed with the Eagles on a one-year contract on March 15, 2023.[53] In Week 6, Kelce broke the Eagles record for most consecutive starts that was previously held by Jon Runyan. He received Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro honors that year as well.[54]
Kelce announced his retirement on March 4, 2024.[55]
Awards and honors
NFL
College
- 2× Second-team All-Big East (2009, 2010)
Other ventures
Along with then-teammate Beau Allen, Kelce appeared in the Super Bowl LII-themed two-part episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, "Charlie's Home Alone" and "The Gang Wins the Big Game" as Charlie Kelly's blood-loss hallucination.[56] On March 4, 2023, Jason appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL) when Travis was that episode's host, and appeared as both an audience member with his parents and in a sketch with his brother and SNL cast members Heidi Gardner and Chloe Fineman.[57] [58]
In September 2022, Kelce and his brother, Travis, launched a weekly podcast called New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. In the podcast, they discuss the NFL as well as each other's games. The show also features occasional guest stars.[59] [60]
During the 2022 NFL season, Philadelphia-based studio 9.14 Pictures filmed and produced the feature-length documentary Kelce, examining Kelce's football career and private life. The documentary was released on Amazon Prime Video on September 11, 2023.[61] Within 24 hours of its release, Kelce became the No. 1 most watched movie on Prime Video in the United States.[62] On November 9, 2023, 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.[63]
Along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, Kelce collaborated on the Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas, which was released in December 2022.[64] A sequel, A Philly Special Christmas Special, was released in December 2023.[65]
On April 6, 2024, Kelce and former Eagles teammate Lane Johnson (wearing Luchador masks) participated in WrestleMania XL, helping Rey Mysterio and Andrade win their match. The event was held in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field.[66]
On April 29, it was announced Kelce will join ESPN's Monday Night Countdown.[67]
Personal life
Kelce is the elder son of Ed and Donna Kelce and brother of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.[68] Ed Kelce was a sales representative in the steel business. Donna Kelce has a master's degree, and has worked in banking at Mastercard, and then with banks building housing for the less fortunate using low-income tax credits.[69] Donna Kelce is known for attending both of her sons' games and is often seen wearing a two-sided jersey featuring both of their numbers. She traveled from Tampa to Kansas City to attend both of her sons' Wild Card round games on January 16, 2022.[70]
Kelce met his wife, Kylie McDevitt, on a dating app.[71] They were married on April 14, 2018. They have three daughters, born October 2019, March 2021, and February 2023. Kylie was 38 weeks pregnant with their third child at the time of Super Bowl LVII.[72] [73] [74] [75] In 2023, Kelce was a finalist in People "Sexiest Man Alive" list.[76]
During the 2021 offseason, Travis Kelce said their immediate family pronounces their last name because that is the way their father pronounces it, although the rest of the paternal side of the family pronounces it .[77] Jason elaborated that their father "at some point ... got tired of correcting everyone calling him 'Kell-see.' ... And now I think we're both at the point where we're riding with Ed 'Kell-see.[78]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Zangaro . Dave . July 16, 2021 . Jason Kelce helps solve recent mystery about pronunciation of last name . NBC Sports Philadelphia . September 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220512151144/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/eagles-jason-kelce-clears-how-pronounce-his-last-name . May 12, 2022.
- Web site: Who are the 20 best NFL centers of all time? A ranked list . 2023-11-21 . sportsbrief.com . en.
- Web site: 2020-07-12 . The Eagles all-time team: Is Jason Kelce the greatest center in team history? . 2023-11-21 . NBC Sports Philadelphia . en-US.
- Web site: Gowton . Brandon Lee . September 23, 2014 . Kelce expected to return in 6 to 8 weeks . 2023-07-23 . Bleeding Green Nation.
- Web site: Fitzpatrick . Frank . January 31, 2018 . Road trip: Eagles Jason Kelce played everything from hockey to the sax . 2023-07-23 . Inquirer.com.
- Web site: September 17, 2017 . An Interesting Day In The Kelce Household. . 2023-07-23 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- Web site: Jason Kelce - Football . 2023-07-23 . University of Cincinnati Athletics . en.
- Web site: 2007 Cincinnati Bearcats Schedule and Results . 2023-07-23 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: PapaJohns.com Bowl - Southern Mississippi vs Cincinnati Box Score, December 22, 2007 . 2023-07-23 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: 2008 Cincinnati Bearcats Schedule and Results . 2023-07-23 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Orange Bowl - Virginia Tech vs Cincinnati Box Score, January 1, 2009 . 2023-07-23 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- News: Kilgore . Adam . February 9, 2023 . The Kelce brothers' road to Super Bowl LVII began at Cincinnati . 2023-07-23 . Washington Post.
- Web site: 2009 Cincinnati Bearcats Schedule and Results . 2023-07-23 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Sugar Bowl - Florida vs Cincinnati Box Score, January 1, 2010 . 2023-07-23 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: 2010 Cincinnati Bearcats Schedule and Results . 2023-07-23 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Heltman . Russ . 2023-02-07 . Jason Kelce Thankful For UC Experience, Recalls Position Change That Sparked NFL Career . 2023-07-23 . Sports Illustrated . en.
- Web site: Fappiano . Dan . 2023-03-08 . Howie Roseman Reveals Why Eagles Drafted Jason Kelce . 2023-07-23 . ClutchPoints . en.
- Web site: Quattro . Jackie . 2023-02-24 . NFL Combine: Quez Watkins and other current Eagles 40-yard dash times . 2023-07-23 . Inside the Iggles . en-US.
- News: Wilson, Aaron . March 11, 2011 . Jason Kelce has successful appendectomy . nationalfootballpost.com . dead . September 9, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110401162948/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jason-Kelce-has-successful-appendectomy.html . April 1, 2011.
- News: Fierro, Nick . April 30, 2011 . Eagles go after LB, K in fourth round . . September 9, 2011.
- News: July 27, 2011 . Philadelphia Eagles have reached agreements with all 2011 draft picks except No. 1 Danny Watkins . lehighvalleylive.com . Associated Press . September 9, 2011.
- News: Rohan, Tim . August 5, 2011 . Eagles rookie Kelce fits Mudd's prototype . The Philadelphia Inquirer . September 9, 2011.
- News: Bowen, Les . August 8, 2011 . Eagles rookie center Kelce rising to starting status . The Philadelphia Inquirer . September 9, 2011.
- News: McLane, Jeff and Jonathan Tamari . August 7, 2011 . Harris may be solidifying role as Eagles right tackle . . September 9, 2011.
- News: Frank, Reuben . August 20, 2011 . Eagles to test rookie Kelce in starting center role . . dead . September 9, 2011 . 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 . January 20, 2013.
- News: Tamari, Jonathan . August 25, 2011 . Eagles rookies Kelce, Watkins get off to rough start against Browns . The Philadelphia Inquirer . September 9, 2011.
- News: Frank, Reuben . August 29, 2011 . Eagles name rookie Kelce starting center . CSN Philly . dead . September 9, 2011 . https://archive.today/20120731090855/http://www.csnphilly.com/08/29/11/Eagles-name-rookie-Kelce-starting-center/news_eagles.html?blockID=555994&feedID=704 . July 31, 2012.
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- News: Eaglerarian Blog . September 18, 2012 . Kelcie's Season Over; ACL Reconstruction . Philly.com . September 18, 2012.
- Web site: 2013 PFF All-Pro Team – NFL Analysis – Pro Football Focus . profootballfocus.com. January 6, 2014 .
- Web site: Eagles' Riley Cooper, Jason Kelce strike new contracts . NFL.com.
- Web site: December 23, 2015 . 2015 Pro Bowl Roster: LeSean McCoy, Darren Sproles among five Eagles players heading to Arizona . https://web.archive.org/web/20170915205114/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 . dead . September 15, 2017 . June 13, 2017 . BleedingGreenNation.com.
- Web site: Gowton . Brandon Lee . February 4, 2016 . Eagles Position Review: Jason Kelce played through injury . Bleeding Green Nation.
- Web site: Jason Kelce 2016 Game Log . 2023-07-23 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Web site: NJ.com . Matt Lombardo NJ Advance Media for . January 23, 2017 . Darren Sproles, Jason Kelce added to 2017 Pro Bowl . nj.
- Web site: Renner . Michael . January 26, 2018 . Philadelphia's Jason Kelce is a road grader and PFF's best run-blocker NFL News, Rankings and Statistics . PFF.
- Web site: Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner . February 25, 2019 . USA TODAY.
- Web site: Tornoe . Rob . February 8, 2018 . In epic speech, Eagles' Jason Kelce calls out 'clown' who criticized Doug Pederson . January 30, 2023 . The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- Web site: Bergman, Jeremy . March 2, 2019 . Eagles, Jason Kelce agree to terms on 1-year extension . NFL.com.
- Web site: Eight finalists announced for 2020 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award . NFL.com.
- Web site: Patra . Kevin . March 5, 2021 . Jason Kelce, Eagles agree to new 2021 deal worth up to $12M . March 5, 2021 . NFL.com.
- Web site: Spadaro . Dave . March 5, 2021 . Jason Kelce makes it official: He's back for 2021 . March 5, 2021 . philadelphiaeagles.com.
- News: Eagles place 12 players on Reserve/COVID-19 list . Oddo, Jillian . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . January 3, 2022.
- News: Eagles Clear Kelce From COVID List . Bowman, Paul . SportsTalkPhilly.com . January 7, 2022.
- News: Kelce, Slay Named To Pro Bowl . Bowman, Paul . SportsTalkPhilly.com . December 22, 2021.
- News: Kelce, Johnson Named to AP All-Pro Teams . Lipinski, Michael . SportsTalkPhilly.com . January 14, 2022.
- Web site: 2022 NFL Top 100 . 2023-07-23 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Web site: McManus . Tim . March 11, 2022 . Philadelphia Eagles make Jason Kelce highest-paid center in NFL . 2023-03-26 . ESPN.com.
- Web site: 2022 NFL Pro Bowlers . 2023-07-23 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Web site: 2022 NFL All-Pros . 2023-07-23 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- News: McEvoy . Colin . The Ultimate Sibling Rivalry: 8 Sets of Brothers Who Faced Off in Sports Championships . . February 9, 2023 . February 12, 2023.
- Web site: Super Bowl LVII – Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 12th, 2023 . 2023-03-26 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Web site: Jason Kelce: 'Philadelphia has been a blessing for me'. March 15, 2023. March 15, 2023. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Dave. Spadaro.
- Web site: Jason Kelce Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . 2024-07-05 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Dave. Spadaro. Jason Kelce announces his retirement. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. March 4, 2024. March 4, 2024.
- Web site: Vadala . Nick . 2018-10-24 . Here's how the 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' crew celebrated the Eagles' Super Bowl victory (Part I) . 2023-07-23 . Inquirer.com . en.
- Web site: Tinoco . Armando . March 5, 2023 . Travis Kelce Recalls Canceled E! Show 'Catching Kelce' In 'SNL' Monologue: "It Was A Little Embarrassing" . March 6, 2023 . Deadline.
- Web site: Rice . Lynette . March 5, 2023 . 'SNL': Travis Kelce's Brother Jason Appears In Bar Skit with Heidi Gardner . March 6, 2023 . Deadline.
- Web site: New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce . Apple Podcasts . Apple . December 7, 2022.
- Web site: Easton Jr. . Ed . September 8, 2022 . Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Eagles' Jason Kelce launch new weekly podcast . December 7, 2022 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
- News: Jason Kelce's documentary releases tonight: How to watch Eagles star's new film . The Philadelphia Inquirer . September 11, 2023.
- News: 'Fat Batman has surpassed the actual Batman': Jason Kelce doc hits No. 1 on Prime Video . The Philadelphia Inquirer . September 13, 2023.
- Web site: Eagles' Jason Kelce to appear on Amazon's Thursday Night Football . 2023-11-08 . 2023-11-10 . The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- Web site: DeLuca. Dan. Fly, Santa, Fly! Eagles Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson to release 'A Philly Special Christmas' album.. The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 19, 2022. November 29, 2022.
- Philadelphia Eagles' 'A Philly Special Christmas Special' Charity Album Scores Big on Billboard Charts . Caulfield . Keith . Billboard . December 11, 2023 . December 25, 2023.
- Legendary luchadors Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson make WrestleMania 40 debut . MacAuley . Jessica . CBS News . April 6, 2024 . April 7, 2024.
- Jason Kelce Heading to ESPN for NFL 'Monday Night Countdown' . Weprin . Alex . . April 29, 2024 . May 1, 2024.
- Web site: Bowen . Les . August 29, 2016 . Reality is relative: Jason Kelce on screen in brother's new dating show . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220813002443/https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Relative-reality-Kelce-on-screen-in-brothers-new-dating-show.html . August 13, 2022 . 2023-07-23 . Philly.com.
- Web site: February 6, 2023. Mom and Dad on the Kelce Bowl, Raising NFL Sons and Kelce Family Secrets. . 2023-11-26 . youtube.com.
- Web site: Treacy . Dan . January 31, 2023 . Travis and Jason Kelce family tree: Meet supermom Donna, dad Ed & more to know about NFL stars' Ohio roots . February 2, 2023 . Sporting News . en.
- Web site: The story of Jason and Kylie Kelce's disastrous first Tinder date. www.youtube.com. New Heights.
- Web site: Andaloro . Angela . February 1, 2023 . Jason Kelce Says Pregnant Wife Kylie Is Bringing Her OB-GYN as Super Bowl Guest as She's 38 Weeks . People.
- Web site: Siwak . Miranda . January 29, 2023 . Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Kelce, Wife Kylie McDevitt's Relationship Timeline . 2023-07-23 . US Magazine.
- Web site: Zangaro . Dave . July 8, 2020 . Most important Eagles for 2020: Jason Kelce is the best center in football . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200829040137/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/most-important-eagles-2020-jason-kelce-best-center-football . August 29, 2020 . January 8, 2021 . RSN . en.
- Web site: Erby . Glenn . June 12, 2019 . Jason Kelce rated as the most balanced center in NFL . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211017000320/https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2019/06/12/jason-kelce-best-run-pass-blocking-center-nfl/ . October 17, 2021 . January 8, 2021 . Eagles Wire . en-US.
- Kelly . Tim . November 8, 2019 . Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Kelce Featured in People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' Issue . November 11, 2021 . Sports Illustrated . en-US.
- Web site: Rivera . Joe . July 16, 2021 . Travis Kelce continues to confuse everyone when it comes to his name pronunciation . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220128145733/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/travis-kelce-confuses-every-name-pronunciation/1b7nkt8rgopz018otwxv0o3ony . January 28, 2022 . July 28, 2021 . Sporting News . I say /ˈkɛlsi/ because that's what my father says..
- Web site: Zangaro . Dave . July 15, 2021 . Jason Kelce helps solve recent mystery about pronunciation of last name . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211211213808/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/eagles-jason-kelce-clears-how-pronounce-his-last-name . December 11, 2021 . February 3, 2022 . RSN . en.