After Patrick Mahomes, Jason Kelce Bags 2 Emmy Nominations for His ‘Kelce’ Documentary

Jason Kelce’s journey is marked by a Super Bowl victory and a nod as a finalist for “Sexiest Man of the Year”. Now, with a potential Emmy recognition on the horizon, Kelce’s list of achievements might just keep growing. This comes hot on the heels of his podcast clinching the title of “iHeartRadio Podcast of the Year”. Kelce’s post-retirement life is anything but quiet. Since bidding an emotional farewell to a 13-year legacy with the Eagles, the spotlight, it appears, refuses to dim on him.

But he would not be the first to make a splash on the sports scene and in the entertainment industry. Patrick Mahomes had also been nominated at the Emmy for a series featuring him and other NFL quarterbacks.

Jason Kelce to win big at the Emmys?

Dov Kleiman recently unveiled some exciting news on X: the Prime Video documentary that delved into the life of Kelce, both in the limelight and the shadows of the football field during the 2022 season, has earned nods for its riveting narrative and sharp editing at the 45th Sports Emmy Awards. Celebrated for its intimate portrayal of Kelce’s dual existence, the film is vying for top honors in both the “Outstanding Long Documentary” and “Outstanding Editing” categories.

This documentary, which became an instant hit on the streaming service, shattered records to become Prime Video’s most-watched documentary to date in October. Reflecting on this milestone, the Kelce brothers shared a light-hearted moment in a recent New Heights podcast episode. Jason Kelce quipped, “By the way, number one documentary of all time. Did you see that? How crazy is that? All because of you and me, doesn’t have anything to do with this Taylor Swift drama.” Travis chimed in, saying that everybody loves family drama. “Everybody is just so interested in the family dynamic.”

For the “Outstanding Long Documentary” other nominations include Netflix’s The Deepest Breath, Vimeo on Demand’s Full Circle, and others. Meanwhile, in the editing arena, it’s up against HBO’s Hard Knocks: Training Camp with The New York Jets and more. However, Jason Kelce’s brother’s teammate will be at the show as well.

Mahomes could add new trophies to his collection

Before the Chiefs clinched victory at Super Bowl LVIII and Mahomes was heralded as the MVP, his trophy case was already a testament to his prowess on the field. Yet, now it could get new members, not just with sports accolades but also in the realm of entertainment, as Mahomes ventured into production with his company, 2PM Productions.

This new endeavor has already made waves, earning two nominations at the Sports Emmy Awards for the Netflix docuseries Quarterback, a project that brought Mahomes’ on-field magic to the screen, in collaboration with NFL Films and Omaha Productions. Celebrated for its in-depth narrative, Quarterback competes in the “Outstanding Documentary Series – Serialized” category, alongside other series like Football Must Go On and Formula 1: Drive To Survive. Moreover, the docuseries is recognized for its auditory excellence, vying for the “Outstanding Audio/Sound – Post-Produced” award, as well.

As the Sports Emmy Awards draw near, set to unfold on May 21 in New York, anticipation builds not just for Mahomes and Kelce, but for the entire sports and entertainment community, eager to celebrate the stories that moved, inspired, and entertained us all.

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