Jason Kelce Receives Huge Honor From Cincinnati
Summary
Jason Kelce, a former University of Cincinnati football player, will be inducted into the James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame on October 23. Kelce started as a linebacker at Cincinnati before switching to offensive line and later became a successful NFL center for the Philadelphia Eagles.Key Facts
- Kelce joined the University of Cincinnati football team as a walk-on linebacker and later became a three-year starter on the offensive line.
- He earned Scout Team Defensive MVP honors in 2006 as a linebacker.
- After switching to offensive line, Kelce received All-Big East honors twice.
- He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Cincinnati announced his induction into their Athletics Hall of Fame alongside other notable athletes and coaches.
- Kelce requested a scholarship during his position change, which helped him stay with the team.
- He was a six-time All-Pro player and seven-time Pro Bowl selectee with the Eagles and won Super Bowl LII.
- Kelce retired after the 2023 NFL season and will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2029.
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