Heights' Kelce Brothers Play in NFL Pro Bowl; Travis Named MVP
Feb. 4, 2017 -- Heights High alumni and brothers Jason and Travis Kelce both were invited to play in the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl last weekend. The game is the annual all-star exhibition contest for the NFL and includes the top players from around the league.
The younger Kelce, Travis, was named the Pro Bowl MVP after finishing with three catches for 36 yards and a touchdown. Travis helped the AFC team to a 20-13 win over the NFC.
Watch video highlights of Travis Kelce in the 2017 Pro Bowl
Travis is one of the top tight ends in the league for the Kansas City Chiefs. He had 85 catches for 1,125 yards and four touchdowns this past season, as the Chiefs won the AFC West Division.
The elder Kelce, Jason, was a late addition the Pro Bowl roster, replacing a member of the Atlanta Falcons after the team advanced to the Super Bowl. Jason is an offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles and recently completed his sixth season in the NFL, all as a starter with the Eagles.
Both Jason and Travis played football at the University of Cincinnati following their prep careers at Heights High.