Trivia

His last name is actually pronounced "Kels" but, his father grew tired of correcting people's mispronunciation.

In 2020, Travis Kelce set the NFL record for the most receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history. With a record breaking 1,416 receiving yards, no other tight end has been able to surpass this statistic.

Used to play the position of quarterback until he was kicked off his college football team. His older brother Jason talked the coach into letting his back on the team. Per Jason a condition of being let back on the team was that he had to live with Jason to keep him out of trouble. So, Travis came back as a tight end and started wearing 87, the year Jason was born as a tribute.

Led the team in receptions and receiving yards in 2014 with 67 catches for 862 yards.

Brother-in-law of Kylie Kelce.

Earned the 2017 Pro Bowl MVP after being named to the league's annual event for the second time following the 2016 regular season when he led the Chiefs with 1,125 receiving yards. He was first named to the Pro Bowl following the 2015 regular season after he posted 72 receptions for 825 yards, including five touchdowns.

Was kicked out of preschool for not sharing the checkers game with classmates. He shared this information on his podcast while discussing his older brother Jason being kicked out of preschool.

Spent the majority of the 2013 season on the club's injured reserve list.