Jason Kelce named the Eagles' next best Hall of Fame candidate
Jason Kelce has been mentioned as a potential lock to be a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Some Hall of Fame debates require nuance. This isn’t one of them. Philadelphia Eagles fans have known for years that Jason Kelce wasn't merely one of the better centers of his era.
He became one of the greatest to ever play the position. He's one of the best players in franchise history, regardless of position. NFL.
com’s Eric Edholm recently crafted an intriguing list: each NFL team's next best Hall of Fame candidate . It's easy to understand why, when Philadelphia took center stage in the discussion, Kelce was named the Eagles' clearest choice to have his bust carved next as a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. "Kelce, who gains eligibility in 2029, figures to go in on either his first or second ballot.
He’s an extremely recognizable figure, and Kelce’s tremendous accomplishments. He's a six-time first-team All-Pro. Make him a relatively easy call, even at the historically difficult position of center.