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Jason and Travis Kelce relationship: The NFL brothers are meeting head-to-head in Super Bowl LVII

Tyler Lauletta   

Jason and Travis Kelce relationship: The NFL brothers are meeting head-to-head in Super Bowl LVII
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce exchange jerseys after playing against each other in 2017.AP Photo/Ed Zurga
  • Brothers Jason and Travis Kelce are set to make history when they face off in Super Bowl LVII.
  • The Kelces grew up in Ohio and both attended the University of Cincinnati before heading to the NFL.

Brothers Jason and Travis Kelce will face off in Super Bowl LVII, becoming the first pair of brothers to play against each other in Super Bowl history.

Brothers Jason and Travis Kelce will face off in Super Bowl LVII, becoming the first pair of brothers to play against each other in Super Bowl history.
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce exchange jerseys after a game in 2017.      AP Photo/Ed Zurga

The Kelce boys' journey to the NFL began in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

Yes, the baby photos are adorable.

Jason, the elder brother by two years, played running back and linebacker in high school, earning All-Lake Erie League honors twice.

Jason, the elder brother by two years, played running back and linebacker in high school, earning All-Lake Erie League honors twice.
Jason Kelce warms up before a game against the New York Giants.      AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Travis, the younger brother, played quarterback at Cleveland Heights, earning All-Lake Erie League honors as a senior.

After graduating from high school, Jason went on to Cincinnati, where he began his career as a walk-on running back, before shifting to fullback and later, offensive line.

As a sophomore and junior, the elder Kelce started at left guard for the Bearcats, including during their 12-0 run through the 2009 regular season.

As a sophomore and junior, the elder Kelce started at left guard for the Bearcats, including during their 12-0 run through the 2009 regular season.
Jason Kelce watches a Cincinnati-Temple game in 2018.      AP Photo/Chris Szagola

In 2010, Jason shifted to center at Cincinnati, starting all 12 games and setting himself up for a move to the NFL.

In 2010, Jason shifted to center at Cincinnati, starting all 12 games and setting himself up for a move to the NFL.
Jason Kelce stands on the sidelines during a game against the New England Patriots in 2012.      Drew Hallowell/Philadelphia Eagles/Getty Images

He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Jason Kelce stands for his headshot in 2011.      NFL via Getty Images

He won the starting job in training camp, and became the first rookie to start all 16 games at center in the history of the franchise.

He won the starting job in training camp, and became the first rookie to start all 16 games at center in the history of the franchise.
Jason Kelce gets ready to snap the ball to Michael Vick in 2011.      AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

Younger brother, Travis, followed Jason to Cincinnati, but he wouldn't have his breakout year until his senior season.

Younger brother, Travis, followed Jason to Cincinnati, but he wouldn
Travis Kelce celebrates with teammates after a win in the Belk Bowl in 2012.      AP Photo/Chuck Burton

In 2012, the younger Kelce caught 45 receptions for 722 yards and eight touchdowns, and was named Tight End of the Year by the College Football Performance Awards.

In 2012, the younger Kelce caught 45 receptions for 722 yards and eight touchdowns, and was named Tight End of the Year by the College Football Performance Awards.
Travis Kelce kisses the Belk Bowl trophy in 2012.      AP Photo/Chuck Burton

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Travis Kelce with the a third-round pick at the 2013 NFL Draft.

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Travis Kelce with the a third-round pick at the 2013 NFL Draft.
Travis Kelce arrives at training camp during his rookie year in 2013.      AP Photo/Orlin Wagner

The Chiefs had just hired coach Andy Reid from Philadelphia, where he had coached Jason.

The Chiefs had just hired coach Andy Reid from Philadelphia, where he had coached Jason.
Travis Kelce and Andy Reid speak during a game in 2016.      AP Photo/Ed Zurga

The brothers said that the 2013 Draft was the closest they ever came to playing together, but the Eagles selected tight end Zach Ertz instead of Travis.

Jason Kelce is now married with two kids.

... and a third on the way. Jason's very pregnant wife Kylie is even bringing her doctor to Super Bowl LVII.

Jason and Kylie's little ones already know the words (or, letters) to the Eagles fight song.

Travis remains unmarried, despite his attempts to find love as the star of a reality dating show "Catching Kelce" in 2016.

Both brothers have excelled at their positions in the pros, putting together Hall of Fame-worthy careers.

Both brothers have excelled at their positions in the pros, putting together Hall of Fame-worthy careers.
Jason Kelce celebrates after a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers.      AP Photo/Derik Hamilton

Jason has spent 12 years with the Eagles, working as an ironman. He's been named an All-Pro five times, and is widely considered the best center in the NFL today.

Jason has spent 12 years with the Eagles, working as an ironman. He
The Philadelphia Eagles get set for a play against the San Francisco 49ers.      AP Photo/Chris Szagola

Travis has established himself as the most reliable tight end in football, having cleared 1,000 yards receiving for seven straight seasons from 2016-22.

Travis has established himself as the most reliable tight end in football, having cleared 1,000 yards receiving for seven straight seasons from 2016-22.
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In 2020, Travis set the all-time record for receiving yards by a tight end, with 1,416 yards.

In 2020, Travis set the all-time record for receiving yards by a tight end, with 1,416 yards.
Travis Kelce runs out on the field in 2020.      AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

While their matchup in the Super Bowl is a first, the two have played each other before, with Travis and the Chiefs getting the better of Jason and the Eagles most recently in the 2021 season.

While their matchup in the Super Bowl is a first, the two have played each other before, with Travis and the Chiefs getting the better of Jason and the Eagles most recently in the 2021 season.
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce exchange jerseys after playing against each other in 2017.      AP Photo/Ed Zurga

Both brothers already have championship rings. In 2018, Jason snapped the ball to backup quarterback Nick Foles as the Eagles took down the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

Both brothers already have championship rings. In 2018, Jason snapped the ball to backup quarterback Nick Foles as the Eagles took down the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
Jason Kelce snaps the ball to Nick Foles in Super Bowl LII.      Focus on Sport/Getty Images

When the Eagles made their Super Bowl run in 2018, Travis was there supporting his brother and wearing his jersey.

At the Eagles' parade that followed, Kelce gave a rousing speech that will live on in Philadelphia history forever.

At the Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce speaks at the team's Super Bowl victory parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 8, 2018.      Alex Brandon/Associated Press

Travis would win his own ring two years later, when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.

Travis would win his own ring two years later, when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.
Travis Kelce celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LIV.      AP Photo/David J. Phillip

The Chiefs outscored the 49ers 21-0 in the fourth quarter of that game to steal a comeback victory. Kelce's touchdown opened up the scoring in that final period.

 

Travis also enjoyed the parade, but he did not get as wild as his brother.

Travis also enjoyed the parade, but he did not get as wild as his brother.
Travis Kelce speaks at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in 2020.      AP Photo/Orlin Wagner

Ahead of the 2022 season, Jason and Travis started their own podcast, entitled “New Heights,” a reference to their upbringing in Cleveland Heights.

 

Some have dubbed their upcoming matchup as "The Kelce Bowl."

 

Both Jason and Travis are already already tired of the name.

 

Still, people have wondered who the pair's mother Donna will be rooting for.

Still, people have wondered who the pair
Donna Kelce celebrates with son Travis after AFC Championship win in 2020.      Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Donna had a simple answer: The offense.

After the Chiefs won in the AFC Championship, the Kelce Bowl was officially set.

After the Chiefs won in the AFC Championship, the Kelce Bowl was officially set.
Travis Kelce celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy in 2023.      AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann

Travis nailed it in his post-game press conference, telling reporters, "My mom can't lose."

 

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