Travis Kelce has gone from an unknown third-round selection by the Kansas City Chiefs to one of the most recognizable stars in the NFL.
Kelce is the starting TE for the Chiefs and, alongside QB Patrick Mahomes and DT Chris Jones, the most responsible players for Kansas City’s two Super Bowl titles.
Kelce’s NFL stardom has been on the rise in recent years, becoming a spokesperson for several product lines and hosting one of the most successful sports podcasts in the world. Travis, alongside his brother Jason, hosts the podcast “New Heights,” where they speak about their lives on and off the football field.
The Kelce brand is at an all-time high since the brothers faced off in the Super Bowl. Travis’ brother Jason has a documentary on Amazon, and their mother, Donna, is making her rounds on several media outlets, including an appearance on the TODAY show. Everywhere you look, you find a Kelce.
Travis has seen his popularity spike in recent weeks due to a relationship with a pop star you may be aware of, Taylor Swift. The “Swifties” are a powerful and relentless group, and their following has spread to Kelce, who now appears to be the most popular player within the musical icon’s fanbase.
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How Has Dating Taylor Swift Impacted Travis Kelce’s Jersey Sales?
Following Swift’s initial appearance at the Chiefs/Bears game, Kelce’s jersey sales went through the roof. He jumped into one of the top five jersey sales in the league and saw a 400% jump in jersey sales.
The moment Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow told Aaron Rodgers about Pfizer’s tweet about making a “Mr. Phizer Travis Kelce Jersey” and Rodgers reaction is absolutely priceless! pic.twitter.com/WDyEDGqyel
— Matt Couch (@RealMattCouch) October 10, 2023
Although one of the most recognizable faces in the NFL, Kelce’s jersey sales did not rank in the top 10 entering the 2023 season, and trailed teammate Mahomes and brother Jason in jersey sales.
That’s right, Kelce wasn’t even the top jersey on his team or in his own family.
Dating a pop icon will change things. Swift has boosted everything around Kelce, from his jersey sales to his social media following.
The whirlwind relationship that has taken the world by storm doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.
Travis Kelce wore a BYU jersey on the New Heights podcast after losing a bet last weekend.
“If they lost, they all had to drink a beer with me.” 😂
(via @BYUfootball) pic.twitter.com/etn8yBbGL3
— Ensign Gridiron (@EnsignGridiron) October 4, 2023
Swift attended MetLife Stadium two weeks ago to watch the Chiefs and Kelce take on the New York Jets. She brought an entourage, including Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Now, the latest reports indicate that Swift will attend Thursday Night Football when the Chiefs take on AFC West rival, the Denver Broncos.