Before joining the Kansas City Chiefs as a tight end, Travis Kelce accepted a scholarship at the University of Cincinatti, where he joined his brother Jason Kelce in playing for the Bearcats.
He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, signing a four year, 3.12 million rookie contract and beginning what would turn out to be a legendary career. Fast forward to 2023, when Travis would lead to Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory alongside Patrick Mahomes and other key players, and famously face off against his own brother, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles in the big game in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs took the win at 38-35, and Travis became part of history. But it was later that year that his fame would reach stratospheric heights, when he’d embark on an epic romance with pop megastar Taylor Swift. Now, ahead of yet another Super Bowl, (this time against the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas,) take a look back at #87’s remarkable evolution from his early career to full blown NFL superstar.
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Travis Kelce in 2012
Travis Kelce is seen after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Duke Blue Devils in December of 2012 in North Carolina. Travis played for the Cincinatti Bearcats before being crafted by the Chiefs in 2013 with a multi-million dollar rookie contract.
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Travis Kelce in 2015
Travis Kelce shakes hands with a fan after the Chiefs secure a 34-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 20, 2015 in Baltimore. The fan looked thrilled by the interaction.
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Travis Kelce in 2016
Travis Kelce swoops onto field ahead of a game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on December 25, 2016 in Kansas City.
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Travis Kelce in 2017
Travis Kelce is seen taking a rest during an NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Aug. 25, 2017, in Seattle.
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Travis Kelce in 2018
Travis Kelce pauses on the Red Carpet at the NFL Honors on February 3, 2018, in Minneapolis, MN. Travis as clearly coming into his own, as he confidently rockeda blue tuxedo jacket with a leafy design, a traditional bowtie, and ropes of diamonds for the big Super Bowl week event.
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Travis Kelce in 2019
Travis is seen during warmup before facing the Chicago Bears on December 22, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chiefs ultimately walloped the Bears 26-3 in the pre-holiday game.
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Travis Kelce in 2020
Travis Kelce takes a break from his rigorous football career to try out a little golf at the American Century Championship on July 10, 2020 in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada.His colorful gold shir really caught the eyes of onlookers.
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Travis Kelce in 2021
Travis Kelce observes the national anthem ahead of a matchup with the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on December 05, 2021. #87 looked pensive ahead of the game.
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Travis Kelce in 2022
Travis Kelce arrives for the 2022 ESPYS at Dolby Theatre on July 20, 2022 in Los Angeles. He wore a stylish sky blue suit and finished the look with white sneakers.
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Travis Kelce in 2023
Travis Kelce clutches the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs won the biggest game of the year, 38-35.
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Travis Kelce in 2023
Travis Kelce watches the first game of the 2023 World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers on Friday, October 27, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. He rocked a seriously colorful patchwork shirt for the outing and enjoyed top treatment in a private suite.
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Travis Kelce in 2024
Travis Kelce faces members of the media ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on February 07, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. He confidently wore a white ball back backwards for the press event.
