“Little Bit Surprised”: Jason Kelce Makes Honest Admission After UC Athletics Hall of Fame Induction

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce expressed genuine surprise after being inducted into the University of Cincinnati's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday. Speaking at Fifth Third Arena, Kelce admitted he did not consider himself a star player during his college days, citing his two second-team All-Big East selections, but expressed immense gratitude for joining the school's 50th anniversary class.

Kelce originally joined Cincinnati in 2006 as a walk-on linebacker before transitioning to offensive line, where he made 38 starts and won two Big East titles under coach Brian Kelly. He was inducted alongside former teammate Connor Barwin and ex-basketball coach Bob Huggins, ahead of on-field recognition at Nippert Stadium during Cincinnati's homecoming game against Texas Tech.