Jason Kelce has suffered only two injuries which saw him miss games in his entire NFL career.
Jason Kelce is a former American football center and an ESPN analyst as of November 2024. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 191st overall pick in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft. The seven-time pro bowler played for only one team throughout his 13-year tenure in the league. The six-time First Team All-Pro became the first rookie in Eagles history to start all 16 games at center. The elder Kelce was an integral part of a 2017-18 Eagles team that brought Philly their first-ever Lombardi Trophy in franchise history by defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. After a 13-year stint in the NFL, which saw him start 193 games, Jason decided to hang up his boots in 2024 and embark on a new journey as an analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown.
The Ohio native was a three-way athlete back in his high school days at Cleveland Heights High School. He used to play hockey and lacrosse alongside football. After playing both as a linebacker and running back during high school, Kelce was switched to fullback at the University of Cincinnati before finally getting moved to offensive line. He made it to Second-team All-Big East twice in his five-year tenure as a Bearcat.
Major injuries Jason Kelce sustained in the NFL
Torn ACL and Partially torn MCL (2012)
The first major injury of Jason Kelce's career came in his sophomore season when he suffered a torn ACL and partially torn MCL against Baltimore Ravens on September 16th. He went on to miss the rest of the season.
Sports Hernia Surgery (2014)
Jason missed four games for the Philly when he underwent a Sports Hernia surgery on September 23, 2014. Kelce did not miss a single game in his entire career going forward.
Jason Kelce Injuries
Date of an Injury | Injury Name |
16th September, 2012 | Torn ACL and MCL |
23rd September, 2014 | Sports Hernia Surgery |
FAQ's on Jason Kelce
A. Jason Kelce retired from the NFL in 2024.
A. Jason Kelce is married to Kylie Mcdevitt.
A. Yes, Jason Kelce won a Super Bowl ring with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017-18 season.