NFL jersey sales: Jason Kelce surprisingly outsells brother Travis Kelce during 2023 season

Brendan OSullivan

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Ever ask for an NFL center's jersey for Christmas? Probably not.

Quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs tend to have the most popular players, and that usually translates to jersey sales. Then there's Jason Kelce, the former Eagles center who played his final season in Philadelphia in 2023.

Kelce ranked No. 2 among all NFL jersey sales for the 2023 season, trailing only his former teammate Jalen Hurts. Kelce was the only offensive lineman in the top 50 and outperformed his brother, Travis Kelce, on the charts.

How did the former Eagles center do it? The Sporting News takes a look at the surprising stat involving the two brothers.

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NFL jersey sales 2023: Jason Kelce outperforms brother Travis Kelce

The Kelce brothers have been excellent football players for years now, but their popularity skyrocketed in recent seasons.

The duo's podcast, "New Heights," gave an inside look at their perspectives on both football and off-the-field topics. The two also faced off in Super Bowl 57, which was one of the most-watched TV events in history.

Of course, Travis' relationship with Taylor Swift had paparazzi watching the brothers' every move. Jason became a spectacle even though he wasn't dating Swift. He was a very likable guy and added to his family's growing fame.

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Travis ultimately finished fourth on the 2023 NFL jersey sales, two spots below Jason. Jason's jersey has sold well in the past, so it's not totally surprising to see him in the top 10, but this jump did make history.

Jason is the highest-ranking non-quarterback on the year's final list since the list began in 2014. He also set the record for highest offensive lineman with his No. 2 spot.

Jason was ranked No. 17 in the preseason top 50, while Travis was No. 5. Both moved up by the end of the year.

Top 10 most sold NFL jerseys 2023

  1. Jalen Hurts
  2. Jason Kelce
  3. Patrick Mahomes
  4. Travis Kelce
  5. Christian McCaffrey
  6. Aaron Rodgers
  7. Joe Burrow
  8. Brock Purdy
  9. Micah Parsons
  10. Justin Jefferson

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Brendan O'Sullivan is an editorial intern for Sporting News, joining in 2024. He previously worked at Newsday on Long Island, New York after graduating from Quinnipiac University.