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 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, including Super Bowl victories in LIV, LVII, and LVIII. Prior to his NFL career, Kelce played college football at the University of Cincinnati, showcasing his talent and potential early on. He is widely regarded as one of the best tight ends in the NFL.

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

March 2013: Named Tight End of the Year

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.

2015: First Pro Bowl Selection

In 2015, Travis Kelce earned his way to his first Pro Bowl after recording 72 catches for 875 yards and five touchdowns.

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: Record-Breaking Season

During the 2018 season, Travis Kelce broke the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season, before George Kittle surpassed him later that day. He finished with 1,336 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.

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.

2019: Surpassed 1,000 Receiving Yards for the Fourth Consecutive Season

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: Set 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, recording 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.

2020: Nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

In 2020, the Chiefs nominated Travis Kelce for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. That same year, fans voted him the winner of the NFL's Charity Challenge Award.