Travis Kelce Biography
Travis Michael Kelce is an American football tight end who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL). Throughout his career with the team, Kelce achieved success by winning Super Bowls LIV and LVII, contributing with touchdown catches in both championship victories. Before his professional career, he played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Travis Kelce Age
Kelce was born on October 5, 1989, in Westlake, Ohio, U.S. He celebrates his birthday on October 5th each year. Travis is therefore 35 years old as of 2024.
Travis Kelce Height
Kelce stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 5 inches.
Travis Kelce Family
Kelce was born on October 5, 1989, in Westlake, Ohio. His father, Ed Kelce, works as a sales representative in the steel industry, while his mother, Donna, is a former bank executive. Travis has an older brother named Jason Kelce, who is also a professional football player and serves as the center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Travis Kelce Brother (Jason Kelce)
Jason Kelce, born on November 5, 1987, is an American football center who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). He is the son of Ed Kelce, a sales representative in the steel industry, and Donna, who works in banking. Jason is the older brother of Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Travis Kelce Wife
After his dating show concluded in April 2016, he began dating Maya Benberry, the winner of the show. However, their relationship ended in January 2017. Following this, from 2017 to 2022, Kelce was in a relationship with social media influencer Kayla Nicole Brown.
In 2023, Kelce started dating singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, and their highly publicized relationship drew significant attention. The impact was notable on NFL viewership, with games attended by Swift, such as the Chiefs–Bears matchup, attracting the most television viewers of the weekend. The Chiefs–Jets game, also attended by Swift, averaged 27 million viewers, marking it as the most-watched Sunday-night television show since Super Bowl LVII.
Beyond his personal life, Kelce is a property owner with two homes in the Kansas City area and a condo in Orlando, Florida. He is also known for his passion for collecting cars. In his leisure time during the offseason, Kelce enjoys playing golf and has participated in celebrity tournaments, including the American Century Championship. In the 2023 edition, he teamed up with Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes against Golden State Warriors players Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, winning the match. Kelce also secured victory in the long drive contest at the same tournament.
Travis Kelce Net Worth
Kelce has an estimated net worth of between $40 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a football tight end.
Travis Kelce Education
Kelce attended Cleveland Heights High School in his hometown of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where he actively participated in three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. His excellence in football earned him recognition as a three-year letter winner while playing as the quarterback for the Tigers. He graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree
During his senior year, Kelce received All-Lake Erie League honors for his outstanding performance. He achieved remarkable statistics, amassing a total of 2,539 yards of offense. His senior season included notable contributions such as 1,016 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns, along with 1,523 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 2007.
Travis Kelce Career
Kelce initially considered a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, chose to accept a scholarship from the University of Cincinnati over offers from Akron, Eastern Michigan, and Miami (OH). Joining his brother Jason Kelce, who played as the starting left guard for the Bearcats, Travis began his collegiate football journey.
After redshirting in 2008, he made appearances in 11 games during the 2009 season, showcasing his versatility by playing at tight end and quarterback in the Wildcat formation. In that season, he accumulated eight rushes for 47 yards and two touchdowns, along with one reception for three yards. The subsequent season saw Kelce sidelined due to a violation of team rules, specifically failing a drug test for testing positive for marijuana.
Following a one-year suspension, he returned to the team for the 2011 season. Throughout the season, Kelce played as a tight end and contributed with 13 catches for a total of 150 yards and two touchdowns. He achieved personal career highs In his final season earning first-team all-conference honors with 45 receptions, 722 receiving yards, and 8 touchdowns.
In March 2013, Kelce was recognized as the winner of the College Football Performance Awards Tight End of the Year for 2012. In the NFL, Kelce has solidified his status as one of the greatest tight ends of all time. With a remarkable career, he boasts nine Pro Bowl selections and has been named a first-team All-Pro four times. Kelce holds the NFL record for the most consecutive and overall seasons with 1,000 yards receiving by a tight end, totaling seven.
He also owns the single-season record for most receiving yards by a tight end with 1,416 in 2020, and he became the fastest tight end to reach 10,000 career receiving yards during the 2022 season. Beyond his football achievements, Kelce has ventured into television and advertising, appearing on reality and scripted shows. He co-hosts the podcast “New Heights” with his brother Jason, covering a range of topics from football to popular culture. Travis Kelce’s personal life has garnered widespread media attention.
Travis Kelce Philanthropy and activism
In 2015, Travis announced the establishment of a nonprofit organization named the Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation. The foundation’s mission, as stated on its website, is to empower underprivileged youth to achieve success by providing resources and support to their communities and cultivating their talents. Kelce, who has strong connections to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, chose to base his foundation there.
Travis Kelce Entertainment
In January 2016, Travis took on a different role as the star of the E! Entertainment Television dating show “Catching Kelce.” The winner selected by Kelce was Maya Benberry. In 2020, he made an appearance as himself in the first episode of the comedy series “Moonbase 8.” Kelce was featured in his brother Jason’s feature-length documentary, titled “Kelce,” which delves into Jason’s football career and private life. The documentary was released on Amazon Prime on September 11, 2023, and within 24 hours of its release, “Kelce” became the No. 1 most-watched movie on Prime Video in the United States.
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce podcast
In September 2022, Travis and his brother Jason introduced a weekly sports podcast titled “New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce.” The podcast, created in collaboration with Wave Sports + Entertainment, is named after the brothers’ hometown, Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Available in both video and audio formats, the podcast covers NFL news, rumors, and sports headlines, along with discussions about each other’s games. “New Heights” is accessible on various podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and it is also streamed live on YouTube.
Travis Kelce Endorsem*nts and Business Investments
Kelce has been featured in various advertising campaigns, television, and online platforms, promoting brands such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, LG, McDonald’s, Nike, Inc., Papa John’s, Bud Light, Old Spice, Walgreens, Pfizer, State Farm, DirectTV, Experian, Lowe’s, Campbell’s Soup, and more. In August 2022, Hy-Vee introduced a limited-edition frosted cornflakes breakfast cereal named “Kelce’s Krunch,” inspired by Kelce.
Travis Kelce Injury
Kelce’s injury happened in Week 15 when he left the field due to an elbow injury. Head coach Andy Reid later disclosed that Kelce had suffered a “little stinger,” but he managed to return to the game after receiving attention from the trainers. Despite dealing with the injury, Kelce went on to complete the game against the New England Patriots.
Travis Kelce Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
