Skip to main content

Over the years, many families have seen their members play in the NFL — the Mannings and Matthews come to mind. Currently, one prominent set of brothers compete in the NFL, Travis and Jason Kelce.

While they play for different teams, both have had incredibly prosperous NFL careers. So which one is more successful financially?

Travis Kelce’s NFL career

Currently playing for the Chiefs, Travis Kelce is one of the best tight ends in the NFL. Kansas City selected him with the 63rd overall pick in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of the University of Cincinnati. Here’s what he’s been able to accomplish thus far in his NFL career: 

  • 941 catches (814 regular season, 127 postseason)
  • 11,811 receiving yards (10,344 regular season, 1,467 postseason) 
  • 84 touchdowns (69 regular season, 15 postseason)
  • Eight-time Pro Bowl selection
  • Seven-time All-Pro selection (four First Team, three Second Team)
  • Two-time Super Bowl champion

Jason Kelce’s NFL career

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Jason Kelce with the 191st overall pick in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. A center on the Eagles’ offensive line, he’s qualified for six Pro Bowls, been named a First-Team All-Pro five times, and won a Super Bowl following the 2017 season over the New England Patriots, beating his brother to a championship ring by two years.

Jason’s football story has rather humble beginnings. Like his brother Travis, he played college football at the University of Cincinnati. He began his career as a walk-on running back.

Which NFL brother makes more money: Travis or Jason Kelce?

Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce at media day for Super Bowl 57
Brothers Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs wave onstage during Super Bowl LVII Opening Night presented by Fast Twitch at Footprint Center on February 06, 2023 | Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Both Kelce brothers are paid handsomely, and Travis made a bit more than his older brother over the last few years. In 2022, however, Jason was the higher earner, collecting $11.25 million in total cash, with Travis raking in $10.5 million.

Jason has been a standout offensive lineman for his entire career, but it goes to show that a pass catcher with the athleticism, great hands, and blocking ability of Travis is truly rare.

Make no mistake; both brothers are among the best players at their respective positions. There certainly aren’t many (if any) tight ends better than Travis, and Jason may be the best center in the NFL. 

The two brothers met in Super Bowl 57, with Travis Kelce and the Chiefs taking a 38-35 win over Jason Kelce and the Eagles.

Related

How Many Times Have the Kansas City Chiefs Played in the Super Bowl?

Best in NFL
Avatar photo
Senior Writer, Programmer

Luke Norris

Luke Norris began his sportswriting career in 2013 and joined Sportscasting in 2020. The former Section Editor of the NFL and Motorsports sections, he now spends his time here in the role of Senior Writer-Programmer. His well-rounded sports knowledge allows him to cover the NFL, NBA, PGA Tour, MLB, boxing, WWE, and NASCAR for Sportscasting.

Luke is an avid golfer who finds inspiration in the way sports can bring people together and provide a distraction from the real world. He hopes to provide a little entertainment or an escape from the real world with every article he writes, even if only for a few minutes.

In addition to his work here at Sportscasting, Luke’s work has appeared on  The Sportster, Inquisitr, GiveMeSport, FanSided, Yahoo! Fox Sports, and Sports Illustrated.