Childhood and Education Journey of Travis Kelce in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Travis Kelce. A timeline of key moments.

Travis Kelce is a highly accomplished American football tight end currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. Drafted in 2013, Kelce has become a key player for the Chiefs, contributing significantly to their success. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati. He has won three Super Bowls (LIV, LVII, and LVIII) with the Chiefs, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier tight ends.

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October 5, 1989: Travis Kelce's Birth

On October 5, 1989, Travis Michael Kelce was born. He is now known as an American professional football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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2007: Senior Year Football Stats

In 2007, as a senior at Cleveland Heights High School, Travis Kelce rushed for 1,016 yards and 10 touchdowns, and threw for 1,523 yards, 21 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, earning All-Lake Erie League honors.

2008: Redshirted at Cincinnati

In 2008, Travis Kelce redshirted at the University of Cincinnati.

2009: First College Football Appearance

In 2009, Travis Kelce appeared in 11 games for the Cincinnati Bearcats, playing tight end and quarterback, and tallied 8 rushes for 47 yards and two touchdowns, and one reception for three yards.

2010: Suspension from Team

In 2010, Travis Kelce was suspended from the Cincinnati Bearcats football team after testing positive for marijuana, violating team rules.

2011: Return to Tight End

In 2011, Travis Kelce returned to playing tight end for the Cincinnati Bearcats, recording 13 catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns.

2012: Collegiate Season Highs

In 2012, during his last collegiate season, Travis Kelce set personal season highs with 45 receptions, 722 receiving yards, 16.0 yards per reception, and 8 receiving touchdowns.

March 2013: Tight End of the Year Award

In March 2013, Travis Kelce was named the College Football Performance Awards Tight End of the Year.

April 2016: Began dating Maya Benberry

In April 2016, Travis Kelce started dating Maya Benberry, the winner of his dating show.

January 2017: Break up with Maya Benberry

In January 2017, Maya Benberry confirmed that she and Travis Kelce had broken up.

2022: End of relationship with Kayla Nicole Brown

In 2022, Travis Kelce's relationship with social media influencer Kayla Nicole Brown ended. They had been in a relationship since 2017.

2022: Graduation from University of Cincinnati

Travis Kelce graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree from the University of Cincinnati.

2023: Began dating Taylor Swift

In 2023, Travis Kelce began dating singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

2023: Participated in celebrity golf tournaments

In 2023, Travis Kelce participated in several celebrity golf tournaments, including the American Century Championship, at which he won the long drive contest. He also participated in The Match VIII, teaming up with his Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes against Golden State Warriors teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, and Mahomes and Kelce won.

2023: Increased interest in the Chiefs and NFL due to relationship with Taylor Swift

In 2023, Travis Kelce's highly publicized relationship with Taylor Swift and her attendance at games stimulated interest in the Chiefs and the NFL.

January 21, 2024: Chiefs-Bills game breaks viewership records

On January 21, 2024, the Chiefs–Buffalo Bills game became the most-watched NFL divisional playoff game ever and the most-watched program on any network since Super Bowl LVII.

April 2024: Diploma Received at Podcast Event

In April 2024, Travis Kelce received his diploma during a podcast event at the Fifth Third Arena with his brother Jason.

June 2024: Kelce joins Swift onstage at Eras Tour

In June 2024, Travis Kelce joined Taylor Swift onstage at her Eras Tour concert in Wembley Stadium, dancing in a top hat and tails during her performance of "I Can Do It with a Broken Heart".

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January 2025: Revelation of Croatian Ancestry

In their January 2025 podcast, the Kelce brothers revealed they have Croatian ancestry.

2025: Most fan votes for Pro Bowl Games

Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift significantly increased his popularity with casual and non-NFL fans, such as resulting in him receiving the most fan votes for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.