Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce stand out as one of the most well-known sibling pairs in NFL history, and each has achieved individual success in their respective careers.
Born to Ed Kelce and Donna Kelce in the late 1980s (Jason on November 5, 1987 and Travis on October 5, 1989), the two siblings were raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and continue to maintain a close relationship to this day.
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1. Each Kelce brother has played for only one team
Both brothers have had enduring careers with single teams. Travis has been a tight end with the Kansas City Chiefs since 2013, having been selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft with the 63rd overall pick.
On the other hand, Jason has been a center for the Philadelphia Eagles since 2011, chosen by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft with the 191st pick.
2. They are both Super Bowl winners
Jason became the first member of the family to achieve a Super Bowl victory when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII in February 2018.
Travis followed suit two years later in Super Bowl LIV in February 2020, as the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious against the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20.
During the game, the tight end made crucial plays, catching six passes for 43 receiving yards and securing a receiving touchdown. Additionally, he had one carry for two rushing yards.
The Kelce brothers faced off against each other in Super Bowl LVII, marking the first time two brothers played on opposing teams in a Super Bowl.
In the game, Travis contributed significantly, catching six passes for 81 yards and a touchdown as the Kansas City Chiefs secured a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, earning him his second Super Bowl win.
3. They have their own podcast
The Kelce brothers host the podcast "New Heights," where the duo engages in discussions about their playing careers and covers a range of topics from football to popular culture.
They regularly upload new episodes, sometimes even on a daily basis, as they delve into various topics during their discussions.
"New Heights" is named after Cleveland Heights in Ohio, the place where the Kelce brothers grew up.
4. They were once teammates
The brothers both played college football for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. Jason played from 2006 to 2010, while Travis played from 2008 to 2012, resulting in an overlap of two years.
5. Travis' jersey number is a tribute to Jason
Travis has revealed that he wears the jersey number 87 as a tribute to Jason, symbolizing the year of his elder brother's birth, which is 1987.
"If there is a Kelce legacy, two brothers making it to the NFL, it all started in 1987. Because this big guy was born 1987," Travis revealed during an interview with his brother.
"It's very cool, Trav. Unfortunately, I can't wear 89," Jason humorously replied, to which Travis quipped, "You wouldn't anyways!"
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