Travis Kelce's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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

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

March 2013: College Football Performance Awards Tight End of the Year

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

2014: Leading Receiver for Chiefs

During the 2014 season, Travis Kelce was the Chiefs' leading receiver, totaling 862 yards off 67 receptions.

2015: First Multiple Touchdown Game

In 2015, Travis Kelce had his first NFL multiple touchdown game, with six receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns against the Houston Texans. He also earned his way to his first Pro Bowl.

December 20, 2016: Named to Second 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.

December 19, 2017: Named to Third Straight 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: Notable 2018 Season Performance

In the 2018 season, Travis Kelce benefited from the rise of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, recording 103 receptions for 1,336 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl and was named first-team All-Pro.

2019: Four Consecutive Seasons with 1,000+ Receiving Yards

During the 2019 season, 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: Most Receiving Yards by a Tight End

In 2020, Travis Kelce recorded 1,416 receiving yards which is the most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season despite playing in 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.

2022: Reached 10,000 Career Receiving Yards

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

2022: "New Heights" named Sports Podcast of the Year

In 2022, the podcast New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce was named the Sports Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated.

2023: Super Bowl LVIII Win

In 2023, Travis Kelce surpassed Jerry Rice in career playoff receptions and won Super Bowl LVIII. This was Kelce's fourth Super Bowl appearance in five seasons.

January 21, 2024: Chiefs-Bills Game Sets Viewership Record

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.