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 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.

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

March 2013: College Football Performance Award

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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: 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.

September 2023: "New Heights" Ranks as No. 1 Sports Podcast

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

2023: Super Bowl LVIII Win

In 2023, Travis Kelce surpassed Jerry Rice in career playoff receptions en route to winning Super Bowl LVIII.

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.

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.