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After retiring from the NFL following the 2023 season, Jason Kelce cemented his legacy as one of the greatest centers to ever play the game.
With 156 consecutive starts, five straight Pro Bowl selections, and four First-Team All-Pro nods in his final five seasons, Kelce walked away from football at the top of his game. While he may have had more to give physically, the mental fatigue-especially after the Philadelphia Eagles' late-season collapse-seemed to signal the end.
But Kelce hasn't strayed far from the sport in retirement.
Thanks to the success of his New Heights podcast with his younger brother, NFL star Travis Kelce, Jason made a smooth transition into media. He's now an ESPN NFL analyst and even launched a YouTube late-night show titled They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce.
Still, the football fire hasn't been extinguished.
Kelce wants to remain involved
On a recent episode of New Heights, Kelce discussed Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby's new role as assistant general manager at his alma mater, Eastern Michigan University. The move-Crosby becoming the first active NFL player to take on an NCAA istrative position-inspired Kelce to consider a similar path.
"I am doing something with Cincinnati," Kelce revealed.
"We're still figuring out what that role is. I kinda wanted to be in charge of team spirit. I'm a team spirit kind of guy."
"All I wanna do is: how can we make the experience better on game day? I don't wanna be the mascot-I wanna give resources to the student section and just have a fun-ass time."
Kelce's alma mater, the University of Cincinnati, could certainly benefit from his ion. Located just four hours from his hometown of Cleveland Heights, Kelce walked on to the Bearcats football team in 2006 as a linebacker and fullback.
After redshirting his first season, he transitioned to the offensive line, eventually earning Second-Team All-Big East honors in 2009 and 2010. His younger brother, Travis, also played for Cincinnati, creating a lasting family legacy at the program.
Following the end of the Luke Fickell era, Cincinnati has struggled. The Bearcats finished 3-9 in 2023 and 5-7 the year before. Kelce's presence-even in a spirited, unofficial role-could provide a much-needed jolt of energy and pride to the program.
Kelce's ambitions echo those of Maxx Crosby and NBA superstar Steph Curry, who also recently took a role with his alma mater, Davidson College. Crosby, meanwhile, launched the "Maxx Match" program to Eastern Michigan, pledging to match up to $100,000 in football donations. His goal: return EMU to football prominence.