“Dad Bods Rise Up”: Fans React to Jason Kelce Becoming “Sexiest Man Alive” Finalist Alongside Jamie Foxx, Timothee Chalamet, and Others

Samnur Reza
|PublishedNov 09, 2023

Why Jason Kelce Is Debatably the Greatest NFL Center of All Time?

Dec 21, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) walks off the field after win against the Washington Football Team at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

People’s magazine just released their annual ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ issue, featuring Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce as a finalist. He was accompanied by various Hollywood actors and singers, such as Timothée Chalamet, Jamie Fox, Usher, and others.

As one of the six finalists, this news instantly triggered a dad-bod celebration among the NFL community. With his massive fanbase, Jason’s supporters quickly flooded social media to rejoice.

Patrick Dempsey, popularly known as ‘McDreamy’ among fans, was honored to grace the cover of this issue. He gained fame for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Derek Shepherd in the hit series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.

Jason Kelce Reacts to Making It as a Finalist

The Eagles center’s feature in the issue has drawn significant attention from the NFL community, and they’re undoubtedly thrilled. Known for his affectionate dad persona, one of the fans commented on Dov Kleiman’s post, “Dad bods rise up”. Another fan, dissatisfied with the final ranking, asked how people could vote and propel Jason to the top spot.

#Eagles Center Jason Kelce was selected as one of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” finalists for 2023.

He is joined by Timothée Chalamet, Jamie Foxx, Lenny Kravitz, Usher, and Pedro Pascal.

(via @people) pic.twitter.com/is1v39FHkn

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 8, 2023

The NFL star himself appeared in a radio show, “94 WIP Sportsradio”, where he reacted to the news of becoming a finalist on the 2023 cover. When asked if he thinks he’s the sexiest man alive, Jason playfully quipped that he doesn’t even claim the title in his family. Nonetheless, he appreciated the newfound attention around the Kelce family and added that he found the whole thing ‘funny’. Jason said,

“I’m not even the sexiest man in my family, let alone sexiest man alive. I mean, what are we talking about here?”

Jason Kelce on being named as a finalist for PEOPLE’S 2023 Sexiest Man Alive: “I’m not even the sexiest man in my family.” pic.twitter.com/yswBVEHjnC

— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) November 8, 2023

The future Hall of Famer has already hinted that this could be his final season in the NFL. Jason’s podcast with his brother, Travis Kelce, ‘New Heights’ has gained immense popularity among football fans for their lighthearted and humorous takes on current league topics. His wife, Kylie, recently featured in the show when she shared how the NFL star is a tender and loving father to their three daughters.

About the author

Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. He still vividly remembers his first-ever fixture: a 2011 matchup between the Patriots and Raiders, where Brady led his team to a 31-19 victory. Even so, Samnur believes Brady’s best performance came against the Falcons in Super Bowl LI, a game he still revisits from time to time. Samnur diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and even the NCAA. Thus, he considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 850 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over a year ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in God of War: Ragnarök. Having recently learned how to ride a bike, he now wishes to travel almost everywhere on it.

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