Ohio college football walk-on awarded scholarship by Jason Kelce in honor of 13-year NFL playing career

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Jason Kelce is giving back to college students who are in a position similar to one he knows quite well. 

On April 11, Jason Kelce, along with his brother Travis Kelce, visited their alma mater, the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

The pair were in attendance for a key moment in a walk-on college football player’s life. 

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Student athlete Ben Blevins received the inaugural Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux scholarship — one of 13 to be given to walk-on college athletes. 

Jason Kelce, left, presented the $10,000 scholarship to Ben Blevins, center, at the University of Cincinnati. Brother Travis Kelce is at right. (Cincinnati Athletics/Isabella Marley)

Blevins was hand-selected by retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce as the first recipient of 13 to help commemorate his 13-year NFL playing career. 

"For [this award] to come from Jason Kelce — one of the best to ever play for the University of Cincinnati — made it extra special."

Kelce himself was a walk-on for the University of Cincinnati football team at the start of his college career — and decided to pay it forward to others in this position.

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In a press release, Kelce said he chose Blevins for his "full walk-on spirit" as he transitioned from being an offensive player to a defensive player. 

Jason Kelce,