What is Travis Kelce’s net worth and how did he and Taylor Swift meet?
WHEN Taylor Swift gets a new boyfriend, everyone wants to know about him.
The new man in her life is NFL star Travis Kelce, and just like his superstar girlfriend he has forged a very good career for himself.
Who is Travis Kelce?
Born in on October 5, 1989, Westlake, Ohio, Travis Kelce is a very successful American football player, who is in the NFL.
His older brother, Jason Kelce, is a center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The pair grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and both played football for their high school team and at the University of Cincinnati.
After college Travis drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, where he has been ever since.
Considered one of the greatest tight ends of all time, Travis is a nine-time Pro Bowler and a seven-time All-Pro, with 4 first-team and 3 second-team selections.
Outside of football, he co-hosts the popular podcast New Heights with his brother Jason.
What is Travis Kelce’s net worth?
Thanks to his decade long career in the NFL, Travis is one very rich man.
He has a net worth of $30M (£24M) which primarily comes from his football career and related endorsements.
In April 2024, it was revealed that Travis’ fortune was set to be boosted even further thanks to his romance with Taylor.
The U.S Sun has reported how there is a bidding war by brands who want to sponsor the podcast, after the show’s popularity soared when he started dating the singer.
A source close to the NFL superstar has told us there is now “intense competition” among 20 big brands which could see the value of the show skyrocket to an eye-watering $90M (£72M).
Each deal, according to the insider, is worth between $2M (£1.6M) and $4M (£3.2) million for a year-long association with the podcast, which is now also attracting interest from TV companies.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis’ romance with singing sensation Taylor Swift has, predictably, boosted ratings as an estimated 15-20% of the 2.7 million followers on YouTube and other platforms are full-blown Swifties.
Although Travis has his own fortune, his girlfriend Taylor’s net worth stands at $1 billion.
How did Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift meet?
Since September 2023, Travis has been in a relationship with Taylor Swift.
While speaking on the New Heights podcast in July 2023, the football star spoke with his brother Jason about how he tried to give the pop icon his number.
He revealed that while at one of Taylor‘s historic Eras Tour concerts at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium, he planned and failed to give her a friendship bracelet containing his number.
It all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast.
Taylor Swift
Travis said: “I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings, so I was a little butthurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her.”
He continued: “If you’re up on Taylor Swift concerts, there are friendship bracelets. I received a bunch of them being there, but I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it.
“She doesn’t meet anybody, or at least she didn’t want to meet me, so I took it personal.”
However, the NFL player later succeeded in contacting the singing superstar.
Taylor revealed to Time that their romance “all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast.”
She also confessed that the two were already a couple by the time she was first spotted at his game.
During a press conference on February 5, 2024, Travis put rumours of an impending engagement to rest.
When asked by a reporter if there was “going to be another ring” given out if he won the Super Bowl, Travis said he was only focused on the game.
Taylor's song for Travis
Taylor Swift followers are convinced she has written a song about Travis Kelce.
In 2024, Taylor fans went into overdrive as they are sure track 15 on her 11th album, The Tortured Poet’s Department is about Travis.
The lyrics are: “Chiefs chanting ’cause they said. There was no chance. Trying to be the greatest in the league. Where’s the trophy? He just comes running over to me,” she sings in the bridge.
And the chorus continues: “Touch down. Call the amateurs and cut them from the team. Ditch the clowns, get the crown, baby I’m the one to beat. ‘Cause the sign on your heart said it’s still reserved for me. Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?”
“The alchemy is clearly about travis lmao touchdown, greatest in the league, gloves on the bench… where’s the trophy he just comes running over to me,” posted one on X.
Another commented: “There is one beautiful surprise – The Alchemy is about Travis!
“References touchdowns, teammates, trophies and how they had an instant connection they couldn’t resist.”