[53] He was also named First-team All-Pro. [9][10] His brother, Travis Kelce, began playing alongside him at Cincinnati after he also joined them in 2008. "It only took me nine years," he added. At the time of her mother's death, Donna and her family including her father and younger brother Don had just moved out of Cleveland and to the suburbs. While Donna's father was against women playing sports, her stepmother was all in. [39] In his first NFL playoff game, Kelce had eight receptions for 128 yards in a 300 Wild Card Round victory over the Texans. "I feel so fortunate that I was raised by her.". He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowls LIV and LVII with the team, recording a touchdown reception in both wins. They egged each other on," she explained. Considered one of the greatest tight ends of all time,[6][7] Kelce is an eight-time Pro Bowler and a four-time first-team All-Pro selection. [50] In a Christmas Day win over the Denver Broncos, Kelce had career bests of 11 receptions for 160 yards and a career long 80-yard touchdown on a screen pass. [134], Kelce is the younger brother of Jason Kelce, a center for the Philadelphia Eagles. Kelce was graded by Pro Football Focus (PFF) as the best center in the NFL for the season. "In this one, you have the luxury of rooting for offenses," Jason said about the 2023 Super Bowl, "but if in a battle to the death, me versus Travis, who are you rooting for? Donna and Ed welcomed their football superstars exactly 23 months apart: Jason arrived on Nov. 5, 1987 while his younger brother was . [58] After just one reception for one yard in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Kelce recorded seven receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown in Week 4 against the Washington Redskins followed by eight for 98 in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. 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[86] During Week 14 against the New England Patriots, Kelce caught seven passes for 66 yards and rushed the ball once for a one-yard touchdown during the 2316 road victory. Jason Kelce told the nurse that he wanted to be a dad. Chatting with anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin, the mom of two recalled breaking up "a lot of fights" when her boys were younger. Kelce made an inappropriate hand gesture and motion at the Broncos linebacker Von Miller. Fans aren't the only ones dying to know who Donna's favorite son is her kids want to know, too! ESPN Classic - Pele, King of Futbol However, there aren't yet two brothers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. . After the boys took their fight into the kitchen, accidentally entangling Ed, he exaggerated an injury to get them to settle down. He helped the Eagles score a team-record 442 points and 6,676 yards. [53], Kelce is the elder son of Ed and Donna Kelce and brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. 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 famously dressed up as a mummer. [132] Kelce and the Chiefs appeared in Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here's why. When you don't think you have any more in the tank, you push harder and you find out how far you can stretch yourself.". 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[119] In the regular season-ending game against the Denver Broncos, Kelce became the fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 9,000 career yards in just 127 games, a record also previously held by Gronkowski with 140 games. [5] Kelce's brother, Jason, later elaborated that their father "at some point got tired of correcting everyone calling him 'Kell-see.' Probably some tears. But, you know, this is going to be an awesome event and I'm really looking forward to it.". "I'm a true fan of football. He was selected as a First-team All-Pro and was the highest rated offensive lineman by PFF. Jason Kelce realizes his lifelong dream of becoming a father Ed and Donna Kelce are the proud parents of not one, but two Super Bowl 2023 athletes. Commanders Name Change Coming? - NFL Tracker [29], Kelce had an outstanding 2013 season, starting all 16 games and helping the team reach the playoffs. Ed Kelce says his sons, Jason and Travis, have always been involved in sports and have always had a flair for presentation with a competitive spirit. [93] In the AFC Championship Game against the Tennessee Titans, Kelce caught three passes for 30 yards during the 3524 win. No, in some ways it might be the other way. [143], Through his Super Bowl runs with the Chiefs, Kelce became known for reciting the chorus from the Beastie Boys' 1986 song "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" He was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on December 20, 2021. So we'll leave it at that," Donna said. Kelce's 634 yards after the catch also led all NFL tight ends. [44], During Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts, Kelce had seven receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown. [77] He was named to the 2018 Pro Bowl and was named first-team All-Pro. [48] In the next game, Kelce recorded 101 receiving yards against the Oakland Raiders, his fourth consecutive game topping 100. Jason Daniel Kelce (/klsi/;[1] born November 5, 1987) is an American football center for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Perhaps the best example of Donna Kelce's dedication to her sons came during wild-card weekend last season. [64] Kelce finished the season with a career-high eight receiving touchdowns. [91] He was named to his fifth Pro Bowl for his 2019 season. [117] He was activated on December 25, 2021. [121], In the Wild Card Round against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kelce had five receptions for 108 yards and a receiving touchdown to go along with a two-yard touchdown pass to Byron Pringle in the 4221 victory. On her way there, Donna stopped by a bar named Fagan's in Old Cleveland Flats, where Ed also happened to swing by for an after-work drink. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid later called this "immature". [17] On March 11, 2011, Kelce had an appendectomy after he was diagnosed with appendicitis. [147] The winner picked by Kelce was Maya Benberry, and they started dating after the show ended in April 2016. "But by 10 o'clock Sunday night, somebody's brokenhearted and somebody's celebrating. [51] Jason and the Eagles lost to Travis and the Chiefs 3835. In the 1960s and 1970s, Pele traveled the world with his club team Santos and his national team Brazil, entertaining crowds with his magical brand of soccer. "I wrote them both letters and I'm going to take them cookies," the mother-of-two revealed. She worked for Mastercard before settling down with a local bank in Cleveland, where she specialized in commercial real estate finances. The Kelce brothers were raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and attended Cleveland Heights High School in Cuyahoga County. [123] Kelce was wearing an NFL Films microphone for the game, and audio footage from the two offensive plays of the 13-second drive revealed that Kelce instructed Hill to run the route which led to the success of the first completion, and revealed him suggesting to Mahomes that he might improvise his own route on the second offensive play if the Bills' defensive scheme didn't change. While the divorce presented a hardship for the Kelce family, Donna looks back on her marriage to Ed fondly. All eyes are on Donna and Ed Kelce this Super Bowl week as their sons Travis and Jason get ready to square off in Super Bowl 57. He played college football at Cincinnati. [88] In the next game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football, he caught eight passes for 74 yards and a touchdown in the 263 win. Now, Josh Harris owns the team after the other owners approved the $6.05 billion sale. If Peyton isn't joined by Eli right away, another duo might have a chance to be the first. (via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/HSA2d8WzfU. [30] In the next game against the Arizona Cardinals, Kelce had seven receptions for 110 yards for his first NFL game with over 100 receiving yards. [39] During the 2019 season, Kelce was elected to his 3rd Pro Bowl and received his 3rd straight First-team All-Pro Honor. [54] He was ranked 26th by his fellow players, and second among tight ends, on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017. [23] Kelce battled incumbent starter Jamaal Jackson for the center job early in training camp in August. Kelce's brother Jason played for the Eagles, making it the first Super Bowl to feature two brothers as players on opposing teams. The Washington Commanders are officially no longer in the Dan Snyder era. Where are UC alums Jason and Travis Kelce from? 7 facts about the super [49][50], Kelce and the Eagles appeared in Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs. On September 16, he suffered a partially torn MCL and torn ACL in a win over the Baltimore Ravens. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. February 12, 2023 4:30 pm. Show 'Catching Kelce' In 'SNL' Monologue: "It Was A Little Embarrassing", "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce", "Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Eagles' Jason Kelce launch new weekly podcast", "Fly, Santa, Fly! [133] Kelce caught six passes for 81 yards and a touchdown as the Chiefs beat the Eagles 3835 to win his second Super Bowl. During Monday's opening night of Super Bowl . To say there was never a dull moment in the Kelce household would be an understatement, Donna joked on the Today show. "One is for the Eagles and one for the Chiefs; one red and one green, she explained. 1 pick in 2023 before things get interesting. Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson have long cemented themselves as to of the preeminent Offensive Linemen in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowls LIV and LVII with the team, recording a touchdown reception in both wins. Was Ed Kelce at Super Bowl? Here's what Travis Kelce said to his [48] Kelce earned Pro Bowl and first team All-Pro honors for the 2022 season. The Kelce brothers, on the other hand, were raised by parents who worked in the banking and steel businesses. Whose jersey would they wear? [36] He started all 16 regular season games and recorded 72 catches for 875 yards and five touchdowns, earning his way to his first Pro Bowl. 'It's all about Cincinnati, baby': Travis Kelce shouts out Cincy ahead of Super Bowl 57. During Week 13 against the New York Jets, Kelce opened the game with spectacular fashion, scoring two receiving touchdowns on 90 receiving yards in the first 2 minutes and 46 seconds of regulation. Both Jason and Travis Kelce played college football at Cincinnati, where their careers intersected for three seasons from 2008 through 2010. [11], 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 (120) and were again Big East Champions, once again earning a BCS Bowl berth, losing to Florida 5124 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. When their mother died, the sister-brother duo were 12 and 10 years old, respectively. While some fans argue Jason is his dad's mini-me, Ed doesn't find that to be the case. Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce: Everything to Know About the NFL Brothers "She was on top of it, and she shined the whole time, man. I really wanted to see it. He also scored three touchdowns, including the game winning touchdown, his second straight season recording a game winning touchdown against the Chargers. Travis was clearly surprised when the first question came from his mom, who wanted to know how it felt to finally get a touchdown in a playoff game. How Eagles center Jason Kelce became the 'king of Philly' [79] In the Divisional Round against the Indianapolis Colts, he had seven receptions for 108 yards in the 3113 victory. [69] He was not able to finish the game as he suffered a concussion in the first half on a hit to his helmet. We'll deal with that the best we can when it happens.". [114] In the Chiefs week 15 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, he set a career high for receiving yards in a game with 191 yards. "That's just the way boys are. The Kelce family will forever have close ties to both Kansas City and Philadelphia, but their roots are in Ohio. Her work has previously appeared in POPSUGAR, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, HelloGiggles and Scary Mommy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ed relocated from Cleveland to Philadelphia to be closer to Jason, his wife, Kylie, and their three kids. [1] He also owns the record for most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season with 1,416 in 2020, despite playing in only 15 games. The offensive line saw a franchise record 14 different starting combinations, but Kelce was the lone man to start every game. ', Nick Sirianni compares Jalen Hurts to Michael Jordan after Eagles' dominant win over Giants: 'This guy leads'. They're the best in their city, the best maybe in their state, and you don't know how that's going to relate to the rest of the country, you just have no idea," she shared during an appearance on the Today show. During the game, he became the fastest tight end in NFL history to record 500 career receptions. "She passed this year. Donna isn't joking when she says she doesn't root for one son more than the other. [26] On October 12, Kelce was placed on injured reserve after having surgery on his knee. And now I think we're both at the point where we're riding with Ed 'Kell-see. And my mom was on TV more than both of us.". ". Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Travis Kelce: College football career, stats, highlights, records Travis Kelce's hope of a football career was beginning to dissipate. On Jan. 29, 2023, the Kelce brothers sealed their Super Bowl fate after winning their respective divisional championship games. [90] Kelce became the first tight end in NFL history to record four consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. Jason's brother Travis Kelce played for the Chiefs, making it the first Super Bowl to feature two brothers on opposing teams as players. Super Bowl LVII saw the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Yes, Ed Kelce, the father of Jason and Travis Kelce, was at Super Bowl LVII. [101] "We never got vegetables growing up," Travis teased during their father's podcast appearance after Ed mentioned the importance of nutritious meal. Less than two years later, they became a family of four with the addition of Travis. He was moved to center for his senior season in 2010 as the Bearcats went 48 under new coach Butch Jones. Jason's longtime career as a center for the Eagles began back in 2011. [116] The game also put him over 1,000 yards for the season, his NFL record (among tight ends) extending sixth consecutive 1,000 yard season. 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Donna has shown off a custom jersey that combines both of her son's teams and names, wearing it in Kansas City last weekend for Travis' divisional round game against the Jaguars. That was the coolest part. Ed has worked as a sales representative in the steel business, raising Travis and Jason in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Ahead of the Super Bowl, Ed was already preparing to comfort one of his sons after the other was declared a victor. Kelce brothers, Jason and Travis, grew up amid 'enjoyable chaos' On Wednesday evening, that dream became a reality as Kelce's wife, Kylie, gave birth to a healthy, beautiful daughter, Wyatt Elizabeth, who tipped the scales at eight pounds, six ounces. [139], In 2015, Kelce started the Eighty-Seven & Running foundation to give mentoring, training, motivation, and opportunities to underprivileged youth. Together, they raised their family in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and sent their sons to the University of Cincinnati, where they both played college football. [83] Despite injuries to quarterback Patrick Mahomes and just two touchdowns, at the midpoint of the season Kelce led all tight ends and Chiefs players in receiving yards with 604. Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce When They Were Young Donna was a track and field athlete while her brother served as a defensive tackle at Purdue University. "I never ate a single vegetable growing up. Ed Kelce - whose youngest son Travis won the 2023 Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs after claiming victory against Jason and the Philadelphia Eagles - appeared on his son's hit podcast,. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. [140], In May 2017, Kelce was confirmed to be in a relationship with social media influencer Kayla Nicole. 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In Week 13 against the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football, Kelce recorded eight catches for 136 yards and a touchdown during the 2216 win. Just a proud dad. 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. View the profile of Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on ESPN. 1. It was the first game he's missed due to injury or illness since his rookie season. Albeit, his dreams were cut short during boot camp when he learned he had Crohn's disease. Their first two daughters were born in October 2019 and March 2021, respectively. Ultimately, the Chiefs ended up defeating the Eagles 38-35, making Travis the victorious brother of the aptly nicknamed "Kelce Bowl." But those eyes are going to have to be looking in two different . During his opening monologue, Travis lovingly joked about his mom. Kelce likely will make a final decision before the new league . [97] On August 14, 2020, Kelce signed a four-year, $57 million contract extension with the Chiefs through the 2025 season. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Travis and Jason Kelce family tree: Meet supermom Donna, dad Ed & more to know about NFL stars' Ohio roots, Ranking the Super Bowl 57 matchup combinations, from best to worst, How Travis, Jason Kelce rose from Cincinnati to All-Pro siblings, Jason Kelce wakes up to daughter singing Eagles fight song in crib: 'What have we done? [43][44] He went in for the team's first offensive snap then was benched for the rest of the game. Ed Kelce says his sons, Jason and Travis, have always been involved in sports and have always had a flair for presentation with a competitive spirit. His son, Jason Kelce, is . [100] In Week 9, against the Carolina Panthers, he had ten receptions for 159 receiving yards in the 3331 victory. "I'd take them there hard hat, safety glasses, boots, the whole nine yards," he told the Los Angeles Times. She came in and I told her 'hold on, let me change.' From there, she took a flight to Kansas City and arrived just in time to surprise Travis at the Chiefs' post-game press conference. "You've said in the past to both of us that you root for me because I've given you grandkids. . Donna's Twitter feed is littered with Pro-Bowl votes for her sons and their teammates, supporting everyone as if she were a youth football team mom.