If you are a fan of football, you already know who Jason and Travis Kelce are. However, you may not know who raised them.
The spotlight on the sons also shines on their parents: Donna and Ed Kelce. Let’s take a closer look at the two parents who raised two NFL superstars.
Who Is Donna Kelce?
Donna is the mother of Jason and Travis Kelce. Donna has become an increasingly more popular member of the Kelce clan over the last year, with her custom-made Kelce jersey she wore highlighting both her sons, which she donned at the Super Bowl.
That jersey and the shoes she made are now forever enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as memorabilia to remember Donna as the first mother to have both her sons square off against one another in the Super Bowl.
Donna has gained some popularity herself — she is gentle, energetic, and is always by her sons’ sides.
Who Is Ed Kelce?
Ed Kelce is the father of Jason and Travis, and while he has done some interviews here and there, he hasn’t been much in the public eye compared to Donna during this time.
A former steelworker, Ed was a firm believer in hard work and passed those values to his sons. Donna and Ed devoted much of their time to raising their children, but the couple eventually had a falling out. Nonetheless, their relationship remained professional, characterized by mutual respect, and ended in divorce.
Still, both parents remain actively involved in Travis and Jason’s lives, offering unwavering support to their sons despite no longer being together.
The Parents Stayed Together Through Divorce
While Donna and Ed were married for just shy of 25 years, they would get divorced during Jason and Travis’s childhood. In an untraditional move, the split couple lived together under the same roof to keep the family together and not disturb the young children.
It was a decision that neither Jason nor Travis fully understood at the time but appreciate now as they got older and can better understand the dynamic.
“I started making those connections when I was in middle school, and I realized that they were probably gonna split. But they stayed together for me and Jason’s benefit, I believe,” Travis said in the documentary.
The move was a beneficial one and is something that caused the family to grow and get stronger together.
Donna and Ed made it a point to attend their sons’ games, often photographed sitting in the bleachers, even if not together.
Chiefs-Chargers Week 1 Preview
The division rivalry between the Chiefs and Chargers should be a treat for the São Paulo audience, as the teams have routinely produced competitive games in recent years.
For both teams, it starts at quarterback. Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes remains one of the league’s best, having already won three Super Bowls before turning 30.
Meanwhile, Justin Herbert has the stats to rank among the game’s top passers but has yet to win a playoff game in his five-year career. He’ll be looking to change that narrative this season, starting with a statement against the Chiefs.
Kansas City’s passing attack will look similar to last season, with wideouts Xavier Worthy and JuJu Smith-Schuster complementing All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce. Their top receiver, Rashee Rice, is out against the Chargers while serving a suspension.
Los Angeles’ receiving corps isn’t much better, though second-year receiver Ladd McConkey is back after an impressive rookie season in which he caught 82 passes for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns. He’ll be Herbert’s No. 1 target.
Per our metrics, the Chargers will have an upper hand defensively. Coordinator Jesse Minter leads a unit that flies to the ball, anchored by pass rusher Khalil Mack and safety Derwin James.
The Chiefs’ defense graded out at a C last season but will look to improve behind defensive tackle Chris Jones and cornerback Trent McDuffie. Both are among the best at their positions, but need help from a young, unproven supporting cast.
As for the outcome, the Chiefs simply have the Chargers’ number. Los Angeles usually puts up a fight but falls short in the end. That shouldn’t change, even in Week 1 on South American soil.
Prediction: Chiefs 24, Chargers 20
