History of Travis Kelce in Timeline
Travis Kelce is a highly accomplished American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. Drafted in 2013, he has become a pivotal player for the team, contributing significantly to their Super Bowl victories in LIV, LVII, and LVIII. Prior to his NFL career, Kelce played college football at the University of Cincinnati. He is considered one of the best tight ends in NFL history.
1986: Release of "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)"
In 1986, the Beastie Boys released the song "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)".
1987: Release of "Fairytale of New York"
In 1987, The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl released the song "Fairytale of New York".
October 5, 1989: Travis Kelce's Birth
On October 5, 1989, Travis Michael Kelce was born. He later became a professional football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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: Redshirting at Cincinnati
In 2008, Travis Kelce redshirted at the University of Cincinnati.
2009: Cincinnati Bearcats Debut
In 2009, Travis Kelce appeared in 11 games for the Cincinnati Bearcats, playing at tight end and quarterback.
2010: Suspension for Marijuana Use
In 2010, Travis Kelce was suspended for the season after testing positive for marijuana, violating team rules.
2011: Jason Kelce drafted to Philadelphia Eagles
In 2011, Andy Reid drafted Jason Kelce to the Philadelphia Eagles.
2011: Return to Tight End Position
In 2011, Travis Kelce returned to playing tight end for the Cincinnati Bearcats, recording 13 catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns.
2012: Final Collegiate Season
In 2012, Travis Kelce had a successful final collegiate season, setting personal highs in receptions, receiving yards, yards per reception, and receiving touchdowns.
March 2013: College Football Performance Award
In March 2013, Travis Kelce was named the College Football Performance Awards Tight End of the Year.
June 6, 2013: Signed Rookie Contract with Chiefs
On June 6, 2013, Travis Kelce signed a four-year, $3.12 million rookie contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including a $703,304 signing bonus.
October 12, 2013: Placed on Injured Reserve
On October 12, 2013, Travis Kelce was placed on injured reserve after undergoing microfracture surgery on his knee.
2013: Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs
In 2013, Travis Kelce was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the NFL draft.
2014: Leading Receiver for the Chiefs
During the 2014 season, Travis Kelce was the Chiefs' leading receiver, totaling 862 yards off 67 receptions.
2014: Received Chiefs' Ed Block Courage Award
In 2014, Travis Kelce received the Chiefs' Ed Block Courage Award.
2015: First Pro Bowl Selection
In 2015, Travis Kelce started all 16 regular season games, recorded 72 catches for 875 yards and five touchdowns, earning his first Pro Bowl selection.
January 2016: Starred in Catching Kelce
In January 2016, Travis Kelce starred in the E! Entertainment Television dating show "Catching Kelce", where he chose Maya Benberry as the winner.
January 29, 2016: Contract Extension
On January 29, 2016, Travis Kelce signed a five-year, $46 million contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs.
April 2016: Relationship with Maya Benberry Begins
In April 2016, Travis Kelce and Maya Benberry, the winner of his dating show, started dating.
December 20, 2016: Pro Bowl Starter
On December 20, 2016, Travis Kelce was named as a starter in his second career Pro Bowl.
2016: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2016, Travis Kelce was ranked 91st by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2016: Catching Kelce Premiere
In 2016, Travis Kelce was the namesake of the dating show "Catching Kelce" on E!.
January 2017: Breakup with Maya Benberry
In January 2017, Maya Benberry confirmed that she and Travis Kelce had broken up.
December 19, 2017: Third Straight Pro Bowl Selection
On December 19, 2017, Travis Kelce was named to his third straight Pro Bowl.
2017: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2017, Travis Kelce was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2018: Record Breaking Season
In 2018, Travis Kelce had a record-breaking season, finishing with 103 receptions for 1,336 yards and 10 touchdowns. He temporarily broke the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season and was named first-team All-Pro.
2018: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2018, Travis Kelce was ranked 21st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2019: Reciting "Fight for Your Right" After AFC Championship
Following the 2019 AFC Championship Game, Travis Kelce recited the chorus from the Beastie Boys' song "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" during the team's celebration.
2019: Hilo Nutrition Founded
In 2019, Travis Kelce founded his own health brand, Hilo Nutrition, which sells gummy supplements.
2019: Hosted a meet and dance event for the Rose Brooks Center
In 2019, Travis Kelce hosted a meet and dance event to raise funds for the "Rose Brooks Center", a Kansas City-based organization that provides shelter to women, children, and their pets in situations of domestic violence.
2019: Investment in Cholula Hot Sauce
In 2019, Travis Kelce invested in L Catterton's purchase of the condiment brand Cholula Hot Sauce.
2019: Fifth Pro Bowl Selection
In 2019, Travis Kelce recorded his fifth Pro Bowl selection and became the first tight end in NFL history to record four consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards.
January 2020: Launch of Tru Kolors Clothing Brand
In January 2020, Travis Kelce launched his own clothing brand, Tru Kolors.
August 14, 2020: Signed Contract Extension with the Chiefs
On August 14, 2020, Travis Kelce signed a four-year, $57 million contract extension with the Chiefs through the 2025 season, solidifying his place with the team.
2020: Appeared in Moonbase 8
In 2020, Travis Kelce appeared as a fictionalized version of himself in the first episode of the comedy series "Moonbase 8".
2020: Sale of Cholula Hot Sauce
In 2020, Travis Kelce earned four times his investment when McCormick & Company acquired Cholula Hot Sauce for $800 million.
2020: Single Season Receiving Yards Record
In 2020, Travis Kelce set the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season with 1,416 yards, despite playing in only 15 games.
2020: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2020, Travis Kelce was ranked 18th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2020: Winner of the NFL's Charity Challenge Award
In 2020, fans voted Travis Kelce the winner of the NFL's Charity Challenge Award.
2020: Chiefs Nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
In 2020, the Chiefs nominated Travis Kelce for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
2021: Release of Nike x Kelce Blazer Mid '77 Vintage Collection
In 2021, Travis Kelce released a signature sneaker collection as part of a deal with Nike called Nike x Kelce Blazer Mid '77 Vintage.
August 2022: Launch of "Kelce's Krunch" Cereal
In August 2022, Hy-Vee began manufacturing "Kelce's Krunch", a limited-edition frosted cornflakes breakfast cereal named after and endorsed by Travis Kelce.
September 2022: Launch of "New Heights" Podcast
In September 2022, Travis Kelce and his brother Jason launched a weekly sports podcast called "New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce".
2022: Reached 10,000 Career Receiving Yards
During the 2022 season, Travis Kelce reached 10,000 career receiving yards, becoming the fifth NFL tight end to reach this milestone and the fastest to do so in NFL history.
2022: End of Relationship with Kayla Nicole Brown
In 2022, Travis Kelce ended his relationship with social media influencer Kayla Nicole Brown, a relationship that began in 2017.
2022: College Graduation
In 2022, Travis Kelce graduated with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree from the University of Cincinnati.
2022: Merchandise Collaboration with Kansas City Chiefs
In 2022, Travis Kelce's clothing brand Tru Kolors became the first brand by an NFL player to launch an official merchandise collaboration with an NFL franchise: the Kansas City Chiefs.
2022: Sports Podcast of the Year Award
In 2022, the podcast New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce was named the Sports Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
February 2023: Podcast Popularity Surge
In February 2023, Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, experienced a surge in popularity when he and Jason faced off in Super Bowl LVII. It reached No. 1 in Apple sports podcasts and No. 2 among all podcasts on Apple.
March 4, 2023: Hosted Saturday Night Live
On March 4, 2023, Travis Kelce hosted "Saturday Night Live" and appeared in a sketch with his brother Jason and SNL cast members.
May 2023: Signed with Creative Artists Agency
In May 2023, Travis Kelce signed with Creative Artists Agency for off-the-field representation.
September 11, 2023: Featured in Kelce documentary
Travis Kelce was featured in "Kelce", a feature-length documentary about his brother Jason's football career and private life that was released on Amazon Prime on September 11, 2023.
October 14, 2023: Made a cameo appearance on SNL
On October 14, 2023, Travis Kelce made a cameo appearance on an episode of "Saturday Night Live".
2023: Estimated Off-the-Field Earnings
In 2023, Business Insider estimated that Travis Kelce makes $5 million a year in off-the-field earnings.
2023: Release of "Fairytale of Philadelphia"
In 2023, Travis Kelce and his brother Jason were featured on the cover of "Fairytale of Philadelphia", a parody of "Fairytale of New York", released on the album A Philly Special Christmas Special. The song topped the US iTunes chart and reached number five on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart.
2023: Executive Producer and Acting Role
In 2023, Travis Kelce became an executive producer for the films My Dead Friend Zoe and King Pleasure. He also secured his first major acting role in Ryan Murphy's FX horror series Grotesquerie.
2023: Relationship with Taylor Swift Begins
In 2023, Travis Kelce began dating singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, and the pair have since been frequently described in the media as a "supercouple."
2023: Investment in Alpine Formula One Team
In 2023, Travis Kelce joined a group of investors, including Ryan Reynolds and Patrick Mahomes, to buy a stake in Alpine, a French Formula One team.
2023: Participation in Celebrity Golf Tournaments
In 2023, Travis Kelce participated in several celebrity golf tournaments, including the American Century Championship, where he won the long drive contest. He also participated in The Match VIII, teaming up with Patrick Mahomes against Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, and won.
2023: Performance on The Tonight Show
In 2023, Travis Kelce performed the song "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show.
2023: Super Bowl LVIII Win
In 2023, Travis Kelce surpassed Jerry Rice in career playoff receptions en route to winning Super Bowl LVIII.
2023: Increased Interest in NFL Due to Relationship
In 2023, Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift stimulated interest in the Chiefs and the NFL, breaking viewership, ticket sales, and merchandise sales records.
January 21, 2024: Most-Watched NFL Divisional Playoff Game
On January 21, 2024, the Chiefs–Buffalo Bills game became the most-watched NFL divisional playoff game ever.
April 2024: Diploma Ceremony at Fifth Third Arena
In April 2024, Travis Kelce received his diploma during a podcast event at the Fifth Third Arena with his brother Jason.
April 29, 2024: Signed Contract Extension with the Chiefs
On April 29, 2024, Travis Kelce signed a two-year contract extension with the Chiefs for a reported $34.25 million, making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.
June 2024: Appearance on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
In June 2024, Travis Kelce joined Taylor Swift onstage at her Wembley Stadium concert from the Eras Tour during her performance of "I Can Do It with a Broken Heart".
2024: Contributed to Big Slick Charity Event
In 2024, Travis Kelce contributed game-worn Chiefs jerseys to a lot of NFL items that went for $250,000 at the Big Slick charity event and gala, which benefits the Cancer Center at Children's Mercy Hospital.
2024: Donated to the family of the Kansas City Parade Shooting Victims
In 2024, Travis Kelce donated $100,000 to the family of two children who were seriously wounded in the 2024 Kansas City parade shooting.
2024: Ownership in Garage Beer
In 2024, Travis Kelce teamed up with his brother Jason as significant owners and operators of the light beer company Garage Beer.
2024: Will Host Reboot of Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
In 2024, it was announced that Travis Kelce will host a reboot for the game show "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?" on Amazon Prime Video. The show will be titled "Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?" with a 20-episode season.
2024: New Heights Podcast Ranking
In 2024, the "New Heights" podcast, co-hosted by Travis Kelce and his brother Jason, was ranked as the 8th most popular podcast in the United States on Apple Podcasts.
2024: Release of My Dead Friend Zoe
In 2024, the war comedy-drama film 'My Dead Friend Zoe', for which Travis Kelce was the executive producer, was released.
February 27, 2025: Announced plans to play in 2025 season
On February 27, 2025, Travis Kelce announced that he would play in the 2025 season in his final year under contract with Kansas City.
March 2025: Best Sports Podcast Award
In March 2025, the podcast New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce won the Best Sports Podcast award at the iHeartRadio podcast awards.
August 2025: Engagement and Album Announcement
In August 2025, Taylor Swift announced details of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on New Heights. The couple became engaged later that month.
August 2025: Design Collaboration with American Eagle Outfitters
In August 2025, Travis Kelce launched a design collaboration with American Eagle Outfitters.
October 2025: Partnership with Jana Partners to Improve Six Flags
In October 2025, Travis Kelce partnered with activist investment firm Jana Partners to push American theme park company Six Flags to improve its marketing and guest experiences.
October 25, 2025: Broke Franchise Record for Total Touchdowns
On October 25, 2025, in a game against the Denver Broncos, Travis Kelce broke the franchise record for total touchdowns with his eighty-fourth overall, putting the Chiefs ahead.
March 9, 2026: Agreed to a one-year contract with the Chiefs
On March 9, 2026, Travis Kelce agreed to a one-year contract worth $12 million with a maximum value of $15 million with the Chiefs, later extended to three years.
2026: Brand Ambassador for Six Flags
In 2026, Travis Kelce became the brand ambassador for the American theme park company Six Flags.
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