Travis Kelce
Travis Michael Kelce is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowl LIV with the team over the San Francisco 49ers. Kelce played college football at Cincinnati. He is a seven-time Pro Bowler and a three-time first-team All-Pro selection. He holds the NFL record for most consecutive seasons with 1,000 yards receiving by a tight end (6), and the record for most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season (1,416). Kelce was named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. His brother is Jason Kelce, who plays center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
While many NFL players have careers worth watching, few have made as consistent an impact as Travis Kelce. Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013 NFL Draft, Kelce quickly established himself as a key player for the team. He became an indispensable asset, particularly for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, breaking multiple records such as most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons by a tight end. His agility and technical prowess have made him a fixture in highlight reels, and he’s one of the few tight ends to have scored a touchdown in a Super Bowl, specifically in Super Bowl LIV.
Travis Kelce is also a bit of a social butterfly, having collaborated with an array of figures both within and outside the sporting world. His collaboration with Patrick Mahomes on numerous game-winning plays has become the stuff of legend. Other NFL colleagues like Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire have also been part of incredible on-field chemistry with Kelce. In addition, he has partnered with LeBron James in the More Than a Vote campaign to encourage voting and civic engagement. Outside the sporting arena, Kelce has also made appearances on television shows, working with personalities such as Jimmy Kimmel, Michael Strahan, and Erin Andrews. In 2023, he reached a whole new audience amid rumors that he was dating Taylor Swift. His brand collaborations include popular names like Nike, New Era, and Oakley, to name a few.
Kelce has received numerous honors that signify his influence and prowess in the game. Among these are multiple Pro Bowl selections, being named First-Team All-Pro several times, and even an Offensive Player of the Year award, which is rare for a tight end. He was a crucial part of the Chiefs’ 2019 Super Bowl win and has been ranked among the NFL Top 100 Players multiple times.
Travis Kelce is also known for dating Taylor Swift.