Former NFL center Jason Kelce was inducted into the University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, October 23, 2026, as part of the 50th James P. Kelly Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame class. The ceremony took place at Fifth Third Arena, where Kelce joined six other former athletes and coaches in receiving the honor.
Kelce, a Cincinnati native and former Bearcats standout, played 13 seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring after the 2023 season. His induction recognizes his collegiate achievements and his subsequent professional career.
The event was covered by USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect, with reporting by Spencer Rickles for Gameday Times on November 3, 2026.
