Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, who was drafted by the team in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, has announced his decision to retire from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league, seven Pro Bowl selections, six first-team All-Pro selections and one Super Bowl title.
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00:00 12 years old,
00:02 Roxborough Middle School, first day of Pagans.
00:10 I've been asked many times why did I choose football, what drew me to the game,
00:15 and I never have an answer that gets it right.
00:18 The best way I can explain it is what draws you to your favorite song, your favorite book,
00:25 what it makes you feel,
00:28 the seriousness of it, the intensity of it.
00:31 Stepping on the field was the most alive and free I had ever felt.
00:36 There was a visceral feeling of football unlike any other sport.
00:40 The hairs on my arms would stand up.
00:44 The hairs on my arms would stand up.
00:47 I could hit somebody, run around like a crazy lunatic, and then get told good job.