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Everything You Need To Know About Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend & Kansas City Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Ahead Of Super Bowl LIX

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Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Who is Travis Kelce, what team does he play for and what position is he? Also find out about Kelce’s dating history and where he is from amongst much more.

Who Is Travis Kelce & What NFL Team Does He Play For?

Travis Kelce is one of the most famous NFL footballers in the world today. The superstar footballer plays for four-time Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kelce has played for the Chiefs since 2013, and has enjoyed three Super Bowl triumphs with his team to date.

This could of course become a fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy success if he, Patrick Mahomes and defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

The Kansas City Chiefs have made it to the Super Bowl five times in the past six years, showing their dominance in the AFC from 2019 to now.

The Chiefs home ground is the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

What Position Does Travis Kelce Play?

Travis Kelce is widely regarded as one of the greatest tight end footballers of all time. The Kansas City Chiefs #87 holds the record for the most postseason receptions in history (165).

What College Did Travis Kelce Go To?

The Chiefs #87 went to Cleveland Heights High School in Ohio, before graduating to college. Kelce accepted a scholarship from the University of Cincinnati, where he went from 2008-2012.

During his time at Cincinnati, Kelce played football for the Cincinnati Bearcats. He began playing at both tight end and sometimes quarterback, before really focusing on becoming an elite tight ender.

In March 2013, Travis Kelce was named winner of the College Football Performance Awards Tight End of the Year for 2012. Kelce graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

Where Is Travis Kelce From?

Kelce was born and raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. As a kid, Kelce played various sports such as football, baseball and basketball.

He was evidently good at all three sports, but really began to focus on football when he went to high school. He was born in Westlake, Ohio on October 5, 1989.

Who Is Travis Kelce’s Brother?

Kelce is not the only successful NFL player in his family. In fact, his brother, Jason Kelce, was also an extremely successful footballer in his own right.

Now retired, Jason Kelce played at center for the Philadelphia Eagles as the #62, who the Chiefs beat last year two years ago in Super Bowl LVII.

If Jason hadn’t have retired, the Kelce brothers would once again be locking horns in a Super Bowl this year.

The pair of successful footballing brothers also host their own podcasted called ‘New Heights’, which is one of the biggest podcasts in the world.

Travis Kelce Dating History

Kelce has been in his fair share of relationships over the years, prior to  his current relationship with global superstar Taylor Swift.

Kelce’s first noted girlfriend per reports was Maya Benberry, whom he dated briefly back in 2016.

The longest relationship of Travis Kelce’s love life came with his girlfriend of five years, Kayla Nicole. The pair reportedly dated from 2017-2022, and had spells of being on/off on more than one occasions.

Kelce then dated Zuri Hall for a brief spell at the beginning of 2023, before hitting it off with Taylor Swift from July 2023 to now.

How Did Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Meet?

The relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is by far the most high-profile in the NFL at present. Fans of both Taylor and Travis have been wrapped up in this love story, but how did the pair meet?

Swift and Kelce’s relationship first began after the NFL star was spotted attending Swift’s Eras Tour at the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium. Kelce was seen watching on from his private box and handing friendship bracelets to fans.

Both Swift and Kelce are mutual friends with actor Miles Teller. Through Teller, Kelce eventually met Taylor Swift, with the rest history.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are undoubtedly the most famous power couple in the NFL now, with their relationship going from strength to strength. Swift is now firmly established as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs wives and girlfriends club.

Travis Kelce Age

The Kansas City Chiefs #87 tight-end was born on October 5, 1989.

This makes Kelce 35-years-old as of today.

Travis Kelce Height

Travis Kelce stands at 1.96m tall, just four cm shy of the two-meter mark.

This makes the 35-year-old 6 foot, 5 inches tall.

He weighs roughly 250-pounds (113kg).

Travis Kelce Net Worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Travis Kelce‘s net worth is estimated at $90 million.

This makes him one of the most valuable NFL players in the world and one of the richest footballers on the planet.

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Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

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