Travis Kelce: From the most brilliant career… to optimistic and positive energy when falling into the “web of love” of Taylor Swift
American football might not be the most familiar sport to audiences outside the United States, but Travis Kelce – an American football superstar – has been grabbing global media attention for the past month. The latest flame of Taylor Swift has not only impressed with his illustrious career but has also won over audiences with his approachable personality and boundless energy.
Before September 24, not only global audiences but also the majority of American women were not particularly interested in football. However, after Taylor Swift appeared at the Super Bowl and intimate photos of her with football player Travis Kelce surfaced, a true “Big Bang explosion” occurred. Fans worldwide started digging for every piece of information about Travis Kelce on the Internet. Online news outlets continuously updated articles about his background and career. Parrot Analytics, which compiles research based on Wikipedia, Google, social media, etc., noticed that just one day after Taylor attended the Chiefs-Bears game, Travis Kelce became the third most searched celebrity in the United States.
After all the hustle and bustle, spending hours scouring social media accounts and interviews, those who had never heard of Travis before had to admit: this guy is genuinely interesting and, of course, a bona fide “green flag” for the superstar blonde. So, just how talented and famous is Travis Kelce to make the entire United States ship sail with Taylor so enthusiastically? Let’s find out!
From the most brilliant career… Travis Kelce, born in 1989, hails from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and plays as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs football team. He has been playing football since his days at the University of Cincinnati from 2008 to 2012. In 2013, Travis’s professional playing career officially began when he was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the NFL Draft. Throughout his 11 years with the Chiefs, Travis has brought the team resounding victories and carved out a stellar career for himself.
For those unfamiliar with football like us, it might be a bit challenging to grasp all of Travis Kelce’s achievements. But put simply, he has broken many NFL (National Football League) records. Travis has had seven consecutive seasons with at least 914.4 meters receiving, the most by any tight end in NFL history. He also holds the record for the most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season, with 1,294.79 meters in 2020. Throughout his career, this talented player has caught 16 touchdown passes in playoff games, second only to the legendary Jerry Rice, who had 22 touchdown receptions.
Travis Kelce’s reputation soared even higher when he won the Super Bowl twice, was honored four times as First-team All-Pro, and was voted to the Pro Bowl eight times. Many sports analysts consider Travis one of the best players to ever play football. Sports Illustrated ranked him among the Top 10 NFL players in 2022, while ESPN called him “one of the best NFL players ever.” Moreover, this handsome athlete even served as a guest host for the famous television show Saturday Night Live in March this year.
…to his optimistic and positive energy Travis Kelce is indeed one of the most influential stars the NFL has ever had. Besides his undeniable talent, his greatest asset is his friendly attitude and positive energy. The tight end always exudes confidence and comfort whenever he appears before the media. Especially now, while he is dating “America’s Sweetheart,” confidence in front of the lens is crucial. Travis himself has shared that he is learning to adapt to this unprecedented attention. Being a famous NFL star in America is one thing, but being the boyfriend of the world’s most valuable artist is another entirely different matter.
In addition to his talent, Travis is beloved for his optimism and positive energy that he brings to those around him. When his reality dating show “Catching Kelce” received less-than-favorable reviews, Travis didn’t lash out but saw it as an interesting experience. Even when discussing how his current salary doesn’t match his abilities (due to NFL policies regarding the tight end position), he defended the Chiefs and asserted that he wants to be at the team’s headquarters every day. “Wherever he is, that’s where the party’s at… He’s not worried about the future, he’s not dwelling on the past. He’s living for the now,” actor Rob Riggle, Travis’s golf buddy, described the young player’s optimistic outlook.
In an interview with GQ magazine in 2017, Taylor Swift’s beau admitted feeling out of control on the field. Especially after being suspended for marijuana use, he realized he “can’t be a kid anymore” and needs to be more responsible for his image and emotions. However, this playful childishness makes Travis even more interesting: his spontaneous celebratory dances are highly acclaimed by fans. Whether it’s his enthusiastic dance moves or his disappointment at not being able to give his phone number bracelet to the “Cruel Summer” singer, it all reflects the infectious enthusiasm of a teenage boy, which makes people even more enamored with Travis Kelce.
Travis Kelce’s charming smile whenever he appears in public undoubtedly contributes to Taylor Swift’s “collapse.” The NFL player is also easy to like due to his openness and sharpness in conversation. Zach Collaros, a player from the Canadian Football League who played with Travis at Cincinnati, commented, “He can adapt to any environment. Travis is a genuine guy and can get along with anyone. He’s confident enough in himself to be able to sit back and talk to people without feeling out of place.” In fact, Travis effortlessly engages in fan banter and smoothly sidesteps reporters’ trap questions. Thanks to this, his public speaking history is squeaky clean, never criticized for sarcasm or negative remarks about others.
This openness, humor, and yet very measured behavior have helped the superstar player score a perfect 100 with the audience.
