Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce is a tight end who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. He helped the Chiefs win a Super Bowl title in 2020 and 2023. Kelce appeared in Super Bowl 2024, playing the Super Bowl with the Chiefs for the fourth time and winning it for the third time. Kelce was named in the 2010 NFL All-Decade team for his performances as a tight end for the Chiefs. The 3-time First-Team All-Pro player is the younger brother of Jason Kelce who plays as a centre for the Philadelphia Eagles. Travis holds the NFL record for the most consecutive seasons with 1,000 receiving yards by a tight end (6).

Early Life

Travis Michael Kelce was born in Westlake, Ohio, on October 5, 1989. He attended Cleveland Heights High School in his hometown, excelling as three-Sport athlete (football, basketball, and baseball), and went on to play college football at the University of Cincinnati. He is the son of Ed and Donna and younger brother to Jason Kelce, who also plays in the N.F.L. as a centre for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Travis Kelce NFL Draft

Kelce was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013 NFL Draft. He was overall pick number 63 and selected in the 3rd round of the Draft. The 2013 NFL Draft class also included players like wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, offensive tackle Lane Johnson, and running back Le’Veon Bell. The 2013 NFL Draft class is considered as one of the most underwhelming draft classes in recent years with players like Kelce being one of the few stars from the Draft.

Travis Kelce NFL Journey

Kelce joined the Chiefs after signing a four-year rookie deal. He had to sit out his rookie season due to knee surgery, playing only one game. In his second season with the Chiefs, he played a total of 16 games and started 11 of them. He finished the season as the leading receiver for the Chiefs with a total of 67 receptions off 862 yards.

He started the 2015 season with his first multiple touchdown game in the NFL against the Houston Texans, with 2 touchdowns and 6 receptions for 106 yards. He started all of the 16 regular-season games and made it till the Divisional Round of the playoffs. He earned his first Pro-Bowl in 2015.

In 2016, Kelce signed a five-year contract extension worth $46 million. He helped the Chiefs to the Playoffs, losing out to the Pittsburgh Steelers after winning the AFC West title. In 2017, Kelce finished the regular season with a career high of 8 receiving touchdowns. The Chiefs made it to another playoff loss to the Titans in the Wild Card Round. Kelce suffered a concussion in the first half of the game and sat out the rest of the match.

After losing in the AFC Championship game against the Patriots in the 2018 Playoffs, the Chiefs finally made it to the Super Bowl in 2018. Kelce caught 6 passes for 43 receiving yards in the Super Bowl game against the 49ers. He also made a receiving touchdown and made a carry for two rushing yards.

He made it to a consecutive Super Bowl appearance, losing out the Lombardi Trophy to Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He set a Super Bowl record for most receiving yards by a tight end with his 133 yards, and that too in a single Super Bowl. Travis Kelce became the longest tenure member of the current Chiefs squad in 2021. He became the fastest tight end in NFL history to record 8000 career yards in the Week 2 game against the Ravens. He was named to his 7th consecutive Pro-Bowl. He failed to make it to a third Super Bowl after losing the AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Travis Kelce played his third Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs emerged victorious in a close match-up which ended 38-35 against his brother Jason Kelce's Philadelphia Eagles side.

Travis Kelce Teams

Kansas City Chiefs (2013-Present)

Kelce initially signed a four-year rookie contract with the Chiefs, worth $3.12 with a guaranteed amount of $703, 304. He missed his first season due to injury but since has been one of the most impactful players for the Kansas outfit. He helped the Chiefs reach three Super Bowls, winning one in 2019 (Super Bowl LIV). Kelce renewed his Chiefs contract in 2016. Kelce has made it to 8 Pro-Bowls as a Chiefs player. He holds several NFL records and also holds the franchise record for most 100+ yard receiving games (35).

Championships and Rings Won by Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce has won two Super Bowl Rings with the Kansas City Chiefs by winning the Super Bowl LIV and LVII. He has also won three Conference Championship Rings as AFC Champion with the same team.

Travis Kelce Super Bowl Championship Rings

Travis Kelce Championship Rings

Travis Kelce Super Bowl Stats

Total Super Bowl Appearances: 3

Super Bowl Record: 2-1

Travis Kelce Awards and Honours

Awards

Travis Kelce NFL Records

1. Consecutive 1,000+ yard seasons (7, 2016–2022)

2. Most 1,000 yard seasons (7, 2016–2022)

3. Receiving yards in a season (1,416, 2020)

4. Most 100+ reception seasons (3)

*All Records are among NFL tight ends

Travis Kelce Net Worth

For the Year 2023 Travis Kelce net worth is estimated to be $20 Million. He was picked In the Third round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and Subsequently helped the club win Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Travis Kelce Cars

Kelce is reported to own Aston Martin Vanquish which apparently costs $2,97,775. Moreover, adorning his collection is a Mini Hardtop which is worth $24,250.

Travis Kelce Contract

Travis Kelce signed a 4 year, $57,250,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $22,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,312,500. In 2022, Kelce will earn a base salary of $2,893,333, a roster bonus of $2,750,000, a restructure bonus of $4,606,667 and a workout bonus of $250,000, while carrying a cap hit of $8,444,999 and a dead cap value of $15,350,000.

Travis Kelce Family

Travis Kelce’s elder brother Jason is a centre for the Philadelphia Eagles and has won a Super Bowl himself along with 5 Pro-Bowls. Travis Kelce was part of a television show called ‘Catching Kelce’ in 2016. He was dating the winner Maya Banberry but they broke up in 2017. Kelce has been dating social media influencer Kaya Nicole since 2017.

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Travis Kelce Brother

Jason Daniel Kelce is the older Brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Jason Daniel Kelce was born on November 5, 1987 is an American Football centre and singer for the Philadelphia Eagles of National Football league(NFL). He was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth of the 2011 NFL drafts. He played in the college football league at Cincinnati. Kelce is a Super Bowl champion, five-time Pro-Bowl selection, and four-time first-team All-Pro selection.

Travis Kelce Father

Ed Kelce is the father of Travis and Jason Kelce. His love for the game of gridiron football has trickled down to this sons. Apparently, Ed also wanted to play football in his early days, but he comes from a long military history. In one of the episodes of 'New Height's', the popular podcast hosted by the Kelce brothers, Ed mentioned that most members of his family were part of the military and he felt that he should also be in the military. Unfortunately though, his application got rejected due to a knee injury, but he was able to carve out a career in the metal and steel industry.

Travis Kelce Mother

Donna Kelce is the mother of the famous Kelce brothers Jason and Travis. She is the ever loving mother and is present at most of the games for her sons. She has described how at times things very difficult since both brothers play in different cities due to which see is unable to attend all games of both her sons. At times catching back to back flights to be present for all important games is also on her hectic travel schedule. Donna has been a costant support for both her kids and continues to encourage them even today.

Her life however was not always easy as she lost her mother when she was only twelve. Born in Cleveland in 1957, the family had to relocate to the suburbs and she and her brother were then raised by her stepmother. Firtunately for her everything turned out great and she was able to complete her education and get a job in the banking sector. She spent a long career with Mastercard and then with a local bank in Cleveland.

Travis Kelce Ex-Girlfriend

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tarvis Kelce's breakup with Kayla Nicole has become public in recent weeks. The status of their relationship was questioned for months. It's now official that the two have ended their five-year relationship. Nicole took to TikTok last week and called herself stupid for believing Kelce would propose to her after five years of dating, but in 2022 they officially ended their relationship. As of now the Chiefs' tight end is single and available.

Travis Kelce Dating Rumors

Travis Kelce is rumored to be dating Taylor Swift.

Travis Kelce House

Kelce lives in a luxury Kansas City high-rise building which, at its highest, runs only $3,400 a month. His residence is located at One Light Luxury, which is found in the upscale Power and Light district.