Travis Kelce's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Travis Kelce.

Travis Kelce is a professional American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. Drafted in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft by the Chiefs, he played college football at the University of Cincinnati. Kelce has won three Super Bowls (LIV, LVII, and LVIII) with the Chiefs, establishing himself as one of the premier tight ends in the NFL.

Sections (4)

Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2012: Final Collegiate Season

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

March 2013: College Football Performance Award

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

2014: Received Chiefs' Ed Block Courage Award

In 2014, Travis Kelce received the Chiefs' Ed Block Courage Award, recognizing his perseverance and dedication.

2015: First Multiple Touchdown Game

In 2015, Travis Kelce started the season with his first NFL multiple touchdown game against the Houston Texans and earned his way to his first Pro Bowl.

December 20, 2016: Named 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.

December 19, 2017: Named to Third Straight Pro Bowl

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, initially breaking the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end, finishing the season with 103 receptions, 1,336 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns, and was named first-team All-Pro. Later the record was broken by George Kittle.

2018: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2018, Travis Kelce was ranked 21st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: Four Consecutive 1,000-Yard Seasons

In 2019, Travis Kelce became the first tight end in NFL history to record four consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards, and was named to his fifth Pro Bowl.

2020: Record-Breaking Season

During the 2020 NFL season, Travis Kelce set a single-season yardage record for a tight end with 1,416 yards and became the first tight end with two 100-catch seasons. He also earned his sixth Pro Bowl selection and First-team All-Pro honors.

2020: NFL Record for Receiving Yards

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: Nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

In 2020, Travis Kelce was nominated by the Chiefs for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and won the NFL's Charity Challenge Award, recognizing his generosity and philanthropic efforts.

2020: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2020, Travis Kelce was ranked 18th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2021: Ranked Fifth in NFL Top 100 Players

In 2021, Travis Kelce was ranked fifth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list, acknowledging his performance and impact in the league.

2022: 10,000 Career Receiving Yards

During the 2022 season, Travis Kelce became the fifth NFL tight end to reach 10,000 career receiving yards, achieving this milestone faster than any other tight end in NFL history.

2022: Named Sports Podcast of the Year

In 2022, "New Heights" was named the Sports Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated.

2022: Record-Breaking Season Continues

In 2022, Travis Kelce had an NFL record-breaking 33rd 100-yard receiving game among tight ends, recorded his seventh consecutive 1,000-yard season, and finished the season with 110 receptions for 1,338 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns.

2022: Ranked Tenth in NFL Top 100 Players of 2022

In 2022, Travis Kelce was ranked tenth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players, highlighting his continued recognition among his peers.

September 2023: New Heights became the No. 1 sports podcast in the U.S. and globally on Spotify

After the premiere of the second season in September 2023, the podcast "New Heights" became the No. 1 sports podcast in the U.S. and the No. 1 sports podcast globally on Spotify and No. 1 among all podcasts on Apple.

2023: Super Bowl LVIII Win

During the 2023 season, Travis Kelce surpassed Jerry Rice in career playoff receptions en route to winning Super Bowl LVIII. This marked his fourth Super Bowl appearance in five seasons.

2023: Second Super Bowl Win

In 2023, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs beat the Eagles 38–35 in Super Bowl LVII to win his second Super Bowl. Kelce caught six passes for 81 yards and a touchdown in the game. He was ranked fifth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

2024: Third Super Bowl Win

During Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, Travis Kelce had nine receptions for 93 yards, leading the game in receiving yards, and secured his third Super Bowl win with the Chiefs defeating the 49ers 25-22 in overtime. He was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.

March 2025: New Heights won the Best Sports Podcast award

In March 2025, the podcast "New Heights" won the Best Sports Podcast award at the IHeartRadio podcast awards.

October 25, 2025: Breaks 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. He had nine total catches for 91 yards in the game.