Jason Kelce Risked Everything To Save Travis Kelce's NFL Career

In 2008, Travis and Jason Kelce were teammates in College playing for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

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The next season, Travis got suspended and lost his scholarship after failing a drug test.

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Jason had to beg the entire coaching staff to give his younger brother another chance.

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Travis' suspension was lifted a year later and finished his senior season winning best tight end in college football.

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Even during the 2013 NFL draft Jason had to vouch for his brother so that he could make an NFL team.

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Chiefs coach Andy Reid talked to Jason before they drafted his brother and he guaranteed Travis wouldn't mess it up.

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Travis was eventually picked in the 3rd round of the 2013 NFL draft by the Chiefs.

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Both Travis and Jason have successful NFL careers earning multiple pro bowl and all-pro selections.

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In 2023, Travis and Jason make history as the first brothers to ever face each other in the Super Bowl.

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