Jason
Daniel
Kelce

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Jason Kelce Biography, Career, Personal Life, Net Worth

Jason Kelce is a retired American football center, ESPN broadcaster and co-host of the New Heights podcast. He spent all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, won Super Bowl LII and retired in March 2024. He turned 39 on November 5, 2026, and he now has a bigger public profile than he ever had as a player.

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Date of BirthNovember 5, 1987
Age39 years
NationalityAmerican
Zodiac SignScorpio
OccupationFormer NFL center; sports broadcaster
SpouseKylie McDevitt (m. 2018)
ChildrenWyatt Elizabeth, Elliotte Ray, Bennett Llewellyn, Finnley "Finn" Anne Kelce
BrotherTravis Kelce
Alma MaterUniversity of Cincinnati

Biography

Jason Daniel Kelce was born on 5 November 1987 and grew up in a sports-loving household in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. His parents, Ed (a sales representative in the steel industry) and Donna (a banker), raised Jason alongside his younger brother Travis, who’d eventually become an NFL tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.

At Cleveland Heights High School, Kelce wasn’t just a football player. He excelled as both a running back and linebacker while playing baritone saxophone in the school’s jazz and symphonic bands.

Kelce attended the University of Cincinnati, where he played for the Bearcats from 2006 to 2010. After redshirting his first year, he switched from running back to the offensive line. The Bearcats enjoyed tremendous success during his time there, including an undefeated regular season in 2009 when they became Big East champions.

NFL Career

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Kelce in the sixth round (191st overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 295 pounds as a player. Many doubted whether a sixth-round pick could make a significant impact, but Kelce spent his entire 13-season career proving doubters wrong.

His rookie contract was modest at $2.3 million over four years, but his exceptional performance quickly earned him a six-year extension worth $37.5 million in 2014. By the peak of his career (2021-2024), Kelce was earning $14 million per season, making him one of the highest-paid centres in NFL history. His total career earnings from football reached an impressive $81.7 million.

Awards and Achievements

Kelce earned seven Pro Bowl selections and an astounding six First-Team All-Pro honours, tying him with Reggie White and Chuck Bednarik for the most in Eagles franchise history. He set the franchise record with 156 consecutive regular-season starts and retired as the Eagles’ all-time leader in games played by an offensive lineman with 193 games.

The pinnacle came in February 2018 when the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, winning the franchise’s first Super Bowl title.

On 4 March 2024, Kelce announced his retirement in a 45-minute speech at the Eagles’ NovaCare Complex that moved viewers nationwide. Wearing a sleeveless Eagles T-shirt, he teared up within the first ten words as family members, including brother Travis, wife Kylie, and parents Ed and Donna, watched from the audience.

“Stepping on the field was the most alive and free I had ever felt,” Kelce said through tears. “I have been the underdog my entire career and I mean this when I say it, I wish I still was. Few things gave me more joy than proving someone wrong.”

Media Career

Just ten weeks after hanging up his boots, ESPN announced a multi-year deal worth approximately $24 million over three years ($8 million annually). He joined Monday Night Countdown as an analyst, debuting on 9 September 2024. “I don’t know what I’m doing but I’m doing pretty damn well at not knowing what I’m doing,” he told The Rich Eisen Show that November.

ESPN expanded Kelce’s role further with “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce,” a late-night sports talk show that premiered on 4 January 2025. Produced by NFL Films alongside Kelce’s Wooderboy Productions and Skydance Sports, the show broadcasts from Philadelphia’s Union Transfer venue and features celebrity guests including Charles Barkley and Lil Dicky. Wife Kylie even appeared in a regular segment called “Kylie’s Corner.” The show ran for one season of five episodes, and in January 2026 Awful Announcing reported that ESPN and Kelce would not make a second.

His ESPN work grew in other ways. In August 2026, ProFootballTalk reported that he would join Dave Pasch and Kurt Warner in the booth for four NFL Network games, including Eagles-Jaguars in London on 11 October.

New Heights Podcast

The Kelce brothers’ New Heights podcast, launched in September 2022, is a media juggernaut. In August 2024, Amazon’s Wondery acquired exclusive distribution and ad-sales rights in a deal worth over $100 million across three years, making it one of the largest podcast deals ever.

The numbers justify the massive investment. New Heights ranked as the 8th most popular podcast on Apple Podcasts in 2024, with average episode views of 1.92 million (up 98% year-over-year). The podcast won Podcast of the Year at the 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards along with Ambies, Webbys, and Shorty Awards.

The split between the brothers isn’t public, but an even share of that deal would be about $16.7 million a year before costs. That alone would be more than his highest NFL salary. Their biggest episode was Taylor Swift’s appearance in August 2025. “It’s by far the most-viewed episode of all time,” he said, according to TheWrap, adding, “I’ve never been more nervous.”

Beyond broadcasting, Kelce has diversified his investment portfolio. In June 2024, he and Travis became the largest investors in Garage Beer, a beer brand valued at about $200 million in 2025. The brothers fronted its Super Bowl ad in February 2026. Earlier investments include RealTruck, Inc. through Patricof Co’s athlete investment platform since November 2021.

His endorsement portfolio includes major brands: Nike, Bose, FanDuel, Old Spice, Campbell’s Soup, Buffalo Wild Wings, and General Mills (which launched “Kelce Mix” cereal with Travis in September 2024). Regional partnerships include Philadelphia favourite Wawa, keeping him connected to his adopted hometown.

The Kelce family compound in Haverford, Pennsylvania, now spans approximately 10 acres across three properties valued at over $8 million, plus a $2.2 million beach house in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.

Personal Life

Jason married Kylie McDevitt on 14 April 2018 after meeting on an online dating app. Together, they have four daughters. Their eldest, Wyatt Elizabeth, was born in October 2019, followed by Elliotte Ray in 2021 and Bennett Llewellyn in February 2023.

The family welcomed their fourth daughter, Finnley “Finn” Anne Kelce, on 30 March 2025. The pregnancy was announced in November 2024 with a hilariously accurate Instagram photo showing the three older sisters’ varying reactions to getting another sister.

Kylie has emerged as a media personality in her own right. Her podcast “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce” debuted on 5 December 2024 and immediately hit number one on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts. It became the second top new show of 2025, featuring guests including Brie Larson, Jennifer Hudson, and Kelly Clarkson. She continues her role as Senior Event Coordinator for the Eagles Autism Foundation.

The Taylor Swift Connection

The relationship between Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift has amplified Jason’s public profile significantly. At Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024, Jason shared a celebrity suite with Swift, who had flown 5,700 miles from Tokyo to watch Travis’s Chiefs defeat the 49ers. “It was my first time really understanding some of the things that she has to deal with,” Jason remarked on New Heights. “It was overwhelming.”

The family attended multiple Eras Tour stops, including London’s Wembley Stadium in June 2024, where they met Prince William and his children. In August 2025, Travis and Taylor announced their engagement, and they married at Madison Square Garden on 3 July 2026 with Adam Sandler officiating. Jason was best man. “The ceremony was gorgeous,” he said on Monday Night Countdown that September.

Charity

The (Be)Philly Foundation, which Kelce founded in October 2022, supports education and economic outcomes for Philadelphia public school students, serving over 3,000 students. His Underdog Apparel clothing line donates 100% of profits to the foundation.

His annual Team 62 at Ocean Drive celebrity bartending event for the Eagles Autism Foundation achieved a milestone in June 2025, raising over $1 million, their most successful event in five years. The “A Philly Special Christmas” albums with teammates Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson have raised millions more for local charities.

Net Worth

Jason Kelce’s net worth is estimated at $62–116 million, based on what he kept from his playing career and his stake in Garage Beer. His stake in that brand is the biggest and least certain part of the figure, and his income looks higher now than at his peak NFL salary of $14.25 million.

This wealth comes from several streams: $81.7 million in career NFL earnings, the $100 million New Heights podcast deal he shares with Travis, a reported $24 million ESPN contract over three years, business investments including Garage Beer and RealTruck, Inc., endorsement deals with major brands, and real estate holdings valued at over $10 million.

The documentary, Kelce, released on Amazon Prime Video in September 2023, became the platform’s most-watched documentary film ever in the United States and earned two Sports Emmy nominations.

Kelce is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Class of 2029, and experts predict first-ballot induction. Only two centres in NFL history have earned more First-Team All-Pro selections than Kelce’s six, making him a no-brainer choice.

The 2029 Hall of Fame vote will merely formalise what Eagles fans already know: Kelce belongs among the all-time greats, both for what he accomplished on the field and how he’s continued to represent Philadelphia after leaving it.

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Kelce’s 2026 has been busy away from the football field too. He tried bobsled before the Winter Olympics, telling The Big Lead “I feel negative confident right now.” He also joined the Hendrick Motorsports pit crew at Talladega in April, and the University of Cincinnati picked him for its 50th Anniversary Athletics Hall of Fame class in August. On New Heights this month, he and Travis hosted Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Jason Kelce?

Jason Kelce is 39. He was born on 5 November 1987.

Who is Jason Kelce’s wife?

His wife is Kylie Kelce (nee McDevitt). They married on 14 April 2018, and she hosts the podcast Not Gonna Lie.

How many kids does Jason Kelce have?

He has four daughters: Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett and Finnley.

How tall is Jason Kelce?

He is 6 feet 3 inches tall, and his listed playing weight was 295 pounds.

What is Jason Kelce’s net worth?

His net worth is estimated at $62–116 million.

Was Jason Kelce the best man at Travis Kelce’s wedding?

Yes. He was best man when Travis married Taylor Swift on 3 July 2026.

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