Jason Kelce
The Philadelphia Eagles' emotional and intellectual center, a sixth-round draft pick who became the soul of a championship team.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American football player·Birthday: November 5·Millennials
Biography
Jason Kelce's story is a Philadelphia fairy tale written in grass stains, sweat, and a now-famous mummers costume. Drafted in the sixth round out of Cincinnati, he was initially seen as undersized for an NFL center. He answered not with bulk, but with a rare combination of athleticism, football IQ, and a ferocious, vocal leadership that defined the Eagles' offensive line for over a decade. Kelce's brain was as valuable as his brawn, making the protection calls that were the foundation of Philadelphia's explosive offense. His peak moment came in 2018, not just with a Super Bowl LII victory, but with the unforgettable, beer-fueled parade speech delivered in a sequined outfit, a raw, joyous rant that etched him permanently into the city's heart. Playing his entire 13-year career in one city, he evolved from a question mark to a multi-time All-Pro, the consistent, gritty heartbeat of a team and a community that saw its own blue-collar spirit reflected in his play.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jason was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jason Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won Super Bowl LII with the Philadelphia Eagles, delivering the iconic post-parade speech in a mummers costume.
- Earned six First-Team All-Pro selections, recognizing him as the best center in the NFL for those seasons.
- Started every game for the Eagles for six consecutive seasons (2014-2019), a testament to his durability and consistency.
- Was a key architect of the offensive line that protected quarterback Nick Foles during the Eagles' 2017-18 Super Bowl run.
Did You Know?
He and his brother, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, are the only brothers to ever play against each other in a Super Bowl (Super Bowl LVII).
He hosts the popular podcast 'New Heights' with his brother Travis.
Kelce graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in marketing.
He was a walk-on college football player who began his career as a linebacker before switching to the offensive line.
“No one likes us, we don't care. That’s something that’s resonated with this team, with this city.”
