Travis Kelce is a prominent tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL, known for his exceptional skills and record-breaking performances. Selected by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, Kelce has since established himself as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history. He has won three Super Bowls (LIV, LVII, LVIII) and is a nine-time Pro Bowler and seven-time All-Pro, demonstrating his elite status in the league. Kelce holds records for the most consecutive seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards by a tight end, achieving this feat for seven straight years. Notably, he set the single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end with 1,416 yards in 2020. During the 2022 season, he became the fastest tight end to reach 10,000 career receiving yards and has made significant playoff contributions, surpassing Jerry Rice in career playoff receptions during the 2023 season.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. | 87 |
| Position | Tight End |
| Born | October 5, 1989 (age 34) |
| Birthplace | Westlake, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| High School | Cleveland Heights (Cleveland Heights, Ohio) |
| College | Cincinnati (2008–2012) |
| NFL Draft | 2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 63 |
| Season | Games Played | Receiving Yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | 250 | 2 |
| 2014 | 16 | 862 | 5 |
| 2015 | 16 | 875 | 5 |
| 2016 | 15 | 1,125 | 4 |
| 2017 | 16 | 1,038 | 8 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1,336 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 | 1,229 | 5 |
| 2020 | 15 | 1,416 | 11 |
| 2021 | 16 | 1,125 | 9 |
| 2022 | 17 | 1,338 | 12 |
| 2023 | 16 | 1,013 | 8 |
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