In fact, being associated with Taylor Swift is enough to make the internet go crazy. To many Swifties, Travis Kelce was a relative unknown before the two were publicly spotted together when Swift attended a game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City in September 2023. However, in the sports world, Kelce is already a star. He has been an integral part of the Kansas City Chiefs since 2013 and not only has a sporty, American charm, but also an eventful past.
Do you want to know more? Click the gallery below to learn all about the tight end.
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Born in Ohio
Travis Kelce was born on October 5, 1989 in Westlake, Ohio, to Donna, a former bank employee, and Ed, a sales representative in the steel industry.
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Highschool-Athlet
He attended Cleveland Heights High School in Ohio. He was a talented athlete and played football, basketball and baseball in school.
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Football-Talent
His greatest strength, however, was football. He played for the Tigers and was quarterback for three years. As a senior, he earned All-Lake Erie League honors.
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University of Cincinnati
Kelce went on to play college football at the University of Cincinnati after turning down offers from Akron, Eastern Michigan and Miami (OH).
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suspension
In 2010, he was suspended for one year for violating team rules. It was later revealed that he had failed a drug test for marijuana.
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recognition
In 2013, Kelce was named the College Football Performance Awards Tight End of the Year appointed for 2012.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Kelce was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, where he plays as a tight end with jersey number 87.
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appearance
Kelce is over 6 feet 5 inches (1.95 m) tall and weighs 260 pounds (118 kg). He sometimes shaves off his trademark beard to sport a mustache inspired by Andy Reid (his trainer), dividing public opinion.
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A family affair
He has two brothers, Jason and Brandon. Jason is a center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Super Bowl 2023
The brothers faced each other for the first time in the Super Bowl in 2023 when the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs faced off. Travis and the Chiefs ultimately defeated Jason and the Eagles 38-35. As soon as the game was over, Jason hugged his little brother.
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Super Bowl 2023
Donna Kelce made history by becoming the first mother to have two sons compete in the Super Bowl. She had a custom jersey and shoes made for the event, which were then displayed at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Pro Bowl
Kelce was named to the Pro Bowl in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. He was selected to the All-Pro first team in 2016 and 2020.
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NFL Man of the Year 2020
Kelce was awarded the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. He was also named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
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Records
Kelce has set several NFL records for tight ends, including most receiving yards in a single season (1,416 in 2020). He has also set several franchise records for the Chiefs, including most receivers in a season (105 in 2018).
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Touchdown
Kelce is known for his signature touchdown celebration, where he pretends to punch the goal post.
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clothing brand
Kelce is also known for his flamboyant style. In 2023, he launched a clothing line called Tru Kolors. “I like to show who I am through my clothes,” Travis explains on the brand’s website.
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Television appearances
Kelce has appeared on several television shows, including “The Bachelorette” and “SNL.” In 2016 he had his own dating show “Catching Kelce”.
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“Catching Kelce” (2016)
The show was on E! only aired for eight episodes. In it, Kelce dated one woman from each state before deciding who the winner would be.
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“Catching Kelce” (2016)
He later admitted that while he thought the show was a good idea, he wasn’t so sure afterward. He described his appearance on the show as “extremely embarrassing” and “an opportunity to make six figures in two weeks.”
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Radiance
Kelce has said that he would like to pursue a career in broadcasting after retiring from football.
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Radiance
He has served as a guest analyst for NFL Network and Fox Sports and has appeared as a guest on radio shows and podcasts.
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87 and Running
Kelce has been involved in several charitable projects including his foundation 87 and Runningwhich supports underserved children in Kansas City.
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Kelce Jam
In April 2023, Kelce hosted a music festival in Kansas City called “Kelce Jam”. The program included performances by Machine Gun Kelly, Rick Ross and the DJ duo Loud Luxury.
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Vanity Fair
Kelce gave an interview in 2023 Vanity Fair. In it, he spoke in detail about his career and how appearing on “SNL” was a childhood dream come true.
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Social movement
In 2021, Kelce spoke about supporting the cause of Black Lives Matter in Kansas City. Kelce said the Chiefs are “folding arms and standing together” on these issues.
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He is very close to his mother
Kelce is known for having a close relationship with his mother Donna, who actively supports her son’s career.
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love life
After his breakup with “Catching Kelce” contestant Maya Benberry, Kelce began dating sportscaster and model Kayla Nicole.
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Kayla Nicole
The couple had been in a relationship since 2017 when they met through Instagram. They decided to separate five years later in 2022.
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Swift rumors
Kelce hasn’t been shy when it comes to expressing his romantic interest in Taylor Swift. He stated publicly in an episode of his podcast with his brother, “New Heights,” in July 2023.
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Friendship bracelets
He spoke about his unsuccessful attempt to give Swift his number at her “Eras Tour” show in Kansas City in July 2023 by attaching it to a friendship bracelet. Unfortunately, he was unable to give her the bracelet.
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Dating
In late summer 2023, rumors began circulating that Swift and Kelce were dating. Swift was then seen in public at one of his games at Arrowhead Stadium with his mother Donna in attendance, which completely freaked out the internet.
Quellen: (Page Six) (Vanity Fair) (Daily Mail) (StyleCaster) (Sports Illustrated) (People)
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