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Legendary Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce Considers Nick Mangold One of the "Best Offensive Linemen to Ever Play the Game"

It's hard to find someone more qualified to talk about center play than a six-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler at the NFL level.

That's the description that former Philadelphia Eagles center and national celebrity Jason Kelce fits. Following his retirement in 2024, Kelce is regarded by many as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer when he becomes eligible in 2029. And yet, following the passing of former Ohio State and New York Jets center Nick Mangold, Kelce called him "ten times the player than I ever was."

On his New Heights podcast with his even more famous brother, tight end Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce went so far as to say that he's one of the best offensive linemen ever to hit the football field.