Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce are two very well-known names in football. Though they have gained immense attention thanks to the former’s high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift, they have always been extremely respected in the sports community. The elder Kelce plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, and the younger plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. The pair faced off against each other for the first time in February 2023, when the Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35.
The pair has brought more than some respect and acclaim to their respective teams. So much so that they have earned the title of the NFL’s most powerful brothers. On that note, here are all the reasons why the brothers were awarded with such high regard.
Jason Kelce’s Journey Through The Philadelphia Eagles
Jason Kelce is iconic when it comes to the NFL and football as a whole. Playing football at his college, the University of Cincinnati, he was drafted into the NFL in 2011, soon after he graduated, being made a part of the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round. Playing as an offensive lineman, many doubted his capabilities, expecting him to barely last two seasons. Kelce has been playing for 13 seasons now.
Throughout his lengthy time with the team, he has seen the heights of success. He has made it to the Pro Bowl seven times, the Associated Press has named him first-team All-Pro six times, and even helped the Philadelphia Eagles win a Super Bowl in 2018, making it their first-ever win. It is safe to say that he has become one of the most iconic members of the NFL.
Travis Kelce Was Two Years Behind His Brother.
Two years after Jason Kelce was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, Travis Kelce was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Also like his brother, the tight end has spent his entire NFL career with the same team, having had 11 seasons with the Chiefs. He has also been invited to the Pro Bowl nine times.
It is also a very well-known fact that the younger Kelce is very close with his brother, looking up to him and having a very close relationship with him. So much so, that the number that he has worn for his entire time with the Chiefs, 87, is in honor of Jason Kelce, with it being his birth year.
This, however, is not all that Kelce is known for as outside of his iconic dances and meme-worthy moments, he has received a very high title from fans and the media alike. Many believe Travis Kelce to be one of the best tight ends to have ever played for the NFL, with some even claiming him to be one of the best players of all time.
