American · Westlake, Ohio · Born 5 October 1989Travis Kelce is one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history, forming a dominant partnership with Patrick Mahomes to win three Super Bowl titles with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Travis Michael Kelce was born in Westlake, Ohio in 1989 and attended the University of Cincinnati. Kansas City Chiefs selected him 63rd overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. His career has produced four Super Bowl championships, 10 Pro Bowl selections and eight consecutive seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards — the only tight end in NFL history to achieve this. He has surpassed Tony Gonzalez's career receiving yards record for tight ends. His combination of route-running sophistication, yards-after-catch ability and chemistry with Patrick Mahomes has produced the most productive quarterback-tight end partnership of any era. He recorded 1,125 receiving yards in the 2023 postseason — the most by any player in a single postseason in NFL history. He was named All-Pro six times. He became one of the most famous athletes in the world following his relationship with Taylor Swift — bringing a level of cultural attention to the Kansas City Chiefs that transcended the sport. He hosted Saturday Night Live, appeared in commercials and became a television personality beyond his playing career. He is the defining tight end of his generation and has a strong case as the greatest at the position in NFL history.
Record-setting Kansas City Chiefs tight end and multiple Super Bowl champion
How They Played
Elite route-runner with exceptional hands, creates mismatches against linebackers and safeties
Lasting Impact
Transformed tight end position into elite receiving threat, cornerstone of Chiefs championship era
Career Honours
- 3x Super Bowl champion
- 10x Pro Bowl
- 6x All-Pro (4x First-team)
| Team | Period | Fee | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 2013–2024 | Draft Pick (Rd 3, #63) | 193 |
American Athletes