Jason Kelce has established himself as one of the greatest centers in NFL history during his 11-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, behind every great athlete is an even greater support system. For Kelce, that support comes in the form of his wife Kylie. Despite meeting on Tinder and Kylie initially being unaware of Jason’s NFL career, the two have built an incredibly strong relationship rooted in communication, trust and cheering each other on through all of life’s challenges. Let’s take a closer look at their journey together.

Meeting and Marriage
After graduating from the University of Cincinnati in 2011, Jason signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent. While establishing himself as the team’s starting center, he was also dipping his toes into the dating world. In 2014, he matched with Kylie McDevitt on Tinder. Though Jason was a few years into his NFL career at this point, Kylie had no idea who he was or what he did for a living. “I had no clue he played football. I had to Google him to figure it out,” Kylie later recalled on their podcast “New Heights.”

Their first date went extremely well and a relationship began to blossom. For Jason, Kylie brought a sense of normalcy and balance to his life as a pro athlete. “She didn’t really know anything about football, so it was nice to have someone who wasn’t so engulfed in the sport and the lifestyle,” he said. After dating for over three years, Jason proposed in Hawaii in 2017 and the two married in June 2018 in a ceremony in Philadelphia. Though their careers kept them incredibly busy, communication and making time for each other were priorities from the early days.

Podcast Reveal

In 2023, Jason and Kylie launched their podcast “New Heights” as a way to further connect with fans but also document their own journey together. One of their most listened to episodes was a candid discussion about how they first met on Tinder and Kylie’s initial confusion over Jason’s career. They laughed while recalling Kylie’s Google search and how Jason had to explain what it was like playing in the NFL.

The podcast gave them a platform to openly share not just their love story, but the challenges of balancing a professional athlete’s schedule with family life. It provided listeners a revealing look at how much communication and compromise it takes to make a relationship work at their level. Both noted the podcast was therapeutic for them and helped strengthen their bond through vulnerability. The raw discussions also served to inspire other couples listening.

Family Life and Amazon Documentary

Off the field, Jason and Kylie’s focus has been on starting a family. In 2019, they welcomed their first daughter Wyatt Elizabeth. Two years later in 2021, daughter Elliotte Ray was born. And in February 2023, the couple announced the birth of their third daughter Bennett Llewellyn on Instagram to their thousands of followers.

Balancing fatherhood with Jason’s NFL career was no easy task, but Kylie handled it with grace and support. She was often seen at Eagles games cheering in the stands with the kids. Their family dynamic was spotlighted in the 2023 Amazon Prime documentary called “Kelce”. Filmmakers were granted behind-the-scenes access to Jason and Kylie’s home life over two years.

The documentary provided a raw look at the challenges of having three young kids while Jason pursued another Super Bowl with the Eagles. Viewers saw just how much Kylie does to keep the family running smoothly with Jason away at practice or traveling for games. Her constant encouragement also came through as she helped Jason manage injuries and constantly cheered him on. Both noted the film was a way to showcase highs and lows NFL families often deal with away from the field.

Continued Growth
Now in 2024, Jason is entering his 13th NFL season at age 35 while Kylie focuses on raising their three daughters. Their relationship continues to grow stronger through open communication, trust and supporting each other’s dreams. From meeting on Tinder to building a family together, Jason and Kylie are a shining example of an athlete-spouse partnership that thrives through ups and downs.

Whether it’s Kylie taking on more parenting duties so Jason can train, or Jason making sure to carve out quality time for his wife amidst a grueling schedule, their relationship proves relationships in the sports world can last. Their “New Heights” podcast also now has over 100 episodes documenting life lessons for others. Through it all, their love and commitment to a partnership built on understanding each other’s paths is inspiring many. As their family grows, Jason and Kylie’s supportive bond will surely continue reaching new heights.