History of Travis Kelce in Timeline
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.
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!)", which Travis Kelce later became known for reciting during team celebrations.
1987: Release of "Fairytale of New York"
In 1987, "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl, was released, which was later covered as "Fairytale of Philadelphia" featuring Travis and Jason Kelce.
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.
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: Jason Kelce Drafted by Eagles
In 2011, Andy Reid drafted Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce's brother, to the Eagles. Reid was later familiar with Travis Kelce.
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.
June 6, 2013: Signed by Kansas City 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, following an injury in the preseason. He only played one snap during the season before being placed on injured reserve.
2013: Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs
In 2013, Travis Kelce was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the NFL draft.
2014: Leading Receiver for the Chiefs
In 2014, Travis Kelce was the Chiefs' leading receiver, with a total of 862 yards off 67 receptions.
2015: First Multiple Touchdown Game and Pro Bowl Selection
In 2015, Travis Kelce had his first NFL multiple touchdown game and was selected to his first Pro Bowl. He recorded 72 catches for 875 yards and five touchdowns.
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.
April 2016: Began dating Maya Benberry
In April 2016, Travis Kelce started dating Maya Benberry, the winner of his dating show.
December 20, 2016: Named to Pro Bowl
On December 20, 2016, Travis Kelce was named as a starter in his second career Pro Bowl.
2016: Ranked 91st in NFL Top 100
In 2016, Travis Kelce was ranked 91st by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
January 2017: Break up with Maya Benberry
In January 2017, Maya Benberry confirmed that she and Travis Kelce had broken up.
December 19, 2017: Named to Pro Bowl
On December 19, 2017, Travis Kelce was named to his third straight Pro Bowl.
2017: Ranked 26th in NFL Top 100
In 2017, Travis Kelce was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2018: Ranked 21st in NFL Top 100
In 2018, Travis Kelce was ranked 21st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2018: Record-Breaking Season
In the 2018 season, Travis Kelce broke the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end, but was surpassed later that day. He ended the season with 103 receptions for 1,336 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was named to the 2018 Pro Bowl and was named first-team All-Pro.
2019: Fifth Pro Bowl Selection
In 2019, Travis Kelce finished the season with 97 receptions for 1,229 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns, making him the first tight end in NFL history to record four consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. He was named to his fifth Pro Bowl.
2019: Founded Hilo Nutrition health brand
In 2019, Travis Kelce founded his own health brand, Hilo Nutrition, which sells gummy supplements for performance nutrition and other health benefits.
2019: Investment in Cholula Hot Sauce
In 2019, Travis Kelce invested in L Catterton's purchase of the condiment brand Cholula Hot Sauce.
2019: Reciting Beastie Boys' song after AFC Championship Game
In 2019, Travis Kelce recited the chorus from the Beastie Boys' 1986 song "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" during the team celebrations after the AFC Championship Game.
January 2020: Launched Tru Kolors clothing brand
In January 2020, Travis Kelce launched his own clothing brand, Tru Kolors.
August 14, 2020: Contract Extension with the Chiefs
On August 14, 2020, Travis Kelce signed a four-year, $57 million contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs, keeping him with the team through the 2025 season.
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: Earned profit from Cholula Hot Sauce acquisition
In 2020, Travis Kelce earned four times his investment when McCormick & Company acquired Cholula Hot Sauce for $800 million.
2020: NFL Record for Receiving Yards
In 2020, Travis Kelce set the NFL record for the most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season, achieving 1,416 yards despite playing only 15 games.
2020: Ranked 18th in NFL Top 100
In 2020, Travis Kelce was ranked 18th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2021: Released 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. It included six shoes that were inspired by facets of Kelce's life, including his brand and his team's colors.
August 2022: Hy-Vee begins manufacturing "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 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, produced with Wave Sports + Entertainment.
2022: 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 doing so faster than any other tight end in NFL history.
2022: Tru Kolors 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: 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: "New Heights" named Sports Podcast of the Year
In 2022, the New Heights podcast was named the Sports Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
2022: Graduation from University of Cincinnati
Travis Kelce graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree from the University of Cincinnati.
February 2023: Rise in podcast popularity during Super Bowl LVII
In February 2023, the "New Heights" podcast experienced a rise in popularity when Travis and Jason faced off in Super Bowl LVII.
March 4, 2023: Hosted Saturday Night Live
On March 4, 2023, Travis Kelce hosted Saturday Night Live, appearing in a sketch with his brother Jason and SNL cast members Heidi Gardner and Chloe Fineman.
March 5, 2023: Hosts Saturday Night Live
On March 5, 2023, Travis Kelce hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.
May 2023: Signed with Creative Artists Agency
In May 2023, Travis Kelce signed with Creative Artists Agency for off-the-field representation, while retaining his agent for NFL representation.
September 11, 2023: "Kelce" documentary released on Amazon Prime
On September 11, 2023, the documentary "Kelce" about Jason Kelce's football career and private life was released on Amazon Prime, becoming the most-watched movie among U.S. subscribers within 24 hours.
October 14, 2023: Made a cameo appearance on Saturday Night Live
On October 14, 2023, Travis Kelce made a cameo appearance on Saturday Night Live.
2023: Super Bowl LVIII Win
During the 2023 season, Travis Kelce surpassed Jerry Rice in career playoff receptions and won Super Bowl LVIII, marking his fourth Super Bowl appearance in five seasons.
2023: Estimated $5 million in endorsements
In 2023, Business Insider estimated that Travis Kelce makes $5 million a year in off-the-field earnings and stated that "he was one of football's most successful endorsers."
2023: Began dating Taylor Swift
In 2023, Travis Kelce began dating singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
2023: Investment in Alpine Formula One team
In 2023, Travis Kelce joined a group of investors, including actor Ryan Reynolds and teammate Mahomes, to buy a stake in Alpine, a UK-based French Formula One team.
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: Performing "Fight for Your Right" 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: Featured on "Fairytale of Philadelphia" album
In 2023, Travis Kelce was featured with his brother Jason on the cover of "Fairytale of New York" (1987) by the Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl, titled "Fairytale of Philadelphia", which appeared on the 2023 album A Philly Special Christmas Special. Proceeds from the album benefitted various charity institutions in Philadelphia.
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.
April 29, 2024: Kelce signs two-year contract extension
On April 29, 2024, Travis Kelce signed a two-year contract extension with the Chiefs for $34.25 million, becoming the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.
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".
2024: Ownership of 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: To host "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?" reboot
In 2024, it was announced that Travis Kelce will host a reboot of the game show "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?" on Amazon Prime Video, titled "Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?" with a 20-episode season.
2024: Podcast Ranked in US Top 10
In 2024, the podcast "New Heights", co-hosted by Travis Kelce and his brother Jason, was ranked as the 8th most popular podcast in the US on Apple Podcasts.
January 2025: Revelation of Croatian Ancestry
In their January 2025 podcast, the Kelce brothers revealed they have Croatian ancestry.
February 27, 2025: Kelce announces he will play in 2025
On February 27, 2025, Travis Kelce announced that he will play in the 2025 season, marking his final year under contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
March 2025: "New Heights" wins Best Sports Podcast award
In March 2025, the "New Heights" podcast won the Best Sports Podcast award at the IHeartRadio podcast awards.
2025: Opening 1587 Prime steakhouse
In 2025, Mahomes and Kelce will open a steakhouse called 1587 Prime at the Loews Hotel Kansas City.
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.
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