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JASON KELCE

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Position: Center

Height/Weight: 6-3, 295

Age: 25

Birthdate: Nov. 5, 1987

Hometown: Cleveland Heights, Ohio

College: Cincinnati

Acquired: Sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft (191st overall)

Career: In high school, Kelce was a running back and linebacker before walking on to Cincinnati's football program to play linebacker. After his freshman season, Kelce was transformed into a lineman, where he has since played 20 games since 2011 for the Eagles. After suffering a partially torn ACL and a torn MCL last season against Baltimore just 2 weeks into the season, Kelce worked his way back onto the field for the start of 2013.

Sunday with Eagles: Kelce started his second game of the season with a new-look Philadelphia offensive line on Sunday. The athletic and intelligent center has been a key addition for the Eagles after sitting out the final 14 games of 2012, helping the Eagles offense to accumulate 511 yards of total offense on Sunday.

Did you know?: On Twitter, Jason Kelce (@Jkelce) has more than 32,000 followers, while following more than 25,000 in return. Included on Kelce's bucket list is his hope to follow anybody who also follows him.