Taylor Swift's New Boyfriend Travis Kelce Leads Chiefs to Playoffs

Taylor Swift's Football Star Boyfriend Travis Kelce

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has been spotted several times over the past year with NFL tight end Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, leading to speculation that the two are dating. Kelce has emerged as one of the top tight ends in pro football over the last few seasons, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections while helping lead the Chiefs' high-powered offense.

Travis Kelce's Football Career

Travis Kelce, now 33 years old, was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of Cincinnati. At 6'5" and 260 pounds, Kelce brought exceptional size and athleticism to the tight end position.

After missing his rookie season due to injury, Kelce had a breakout year in 2014, catching 67 passes for 862 yards and 5 touchdowns. From that point on, he established himself as one of the NFL's elite pass-catching tight ends. He has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of the last seven seasons from 2016 to 2022.

In 2020, Kelce helped lead the Chiefs to a Super Bowl championship while hauling in 105 receptions for 1,416 yards and 11 touchdowns during the regular season. He followed that up with back-to-back seasons of over 1,100 receiving yards in 2021 and 2022. Kelce holds the NFL record for most consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons by a tight end.

Connection Between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Rumors about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dating first started swirling in late 2021 when they were spotted together on several occasions. In January 2022, Kelce was seen attending a Kings of Leon concert with Swift and her friends. A few months later in April, Swift congratulated Kelce on Twitter after he signed a contract extension with the Chiefs.

By the summer and fall of 2022, Swift was frequently seen cheering on Kelce from the stands at Chiefs games at Arrowhead Stadium. She was also spotted with him at restaurants and on strolls in Kansas City throughout the football season. Neither has officially confirmed they are dating, but their repeated public outings suggest a relationship.

Travis Kelce's Performance With Taylor Swift's Support

With pop megastar Taylor Swift cheering him on during the 2022 season, Travis Kelce elevated his game to a new level. He posted a career-high 110 catches for 1,338 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns in the regular season. Kelce credited Swift's support for motivating him all season long.

In the Chiefs' divisional round playoff win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 21, 2023, Kelce caught 14 passes for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns. Swift was in attendance at Arrowhead Stadium and could be seen enthusiastically cheering on Kelce from a luxury suite. After the game, Kelce shouted out Swift, saying "I got the baddest woman on the planet here supporting me!"

At 33 years old, Kelce continues to perform at an elite level, cementing himself as one of the best tight ends to ever play in the NFL. Having Swift, one of the world's biggest pop stars, supporting him from the stands has clearly given Kelce an extra spark this season. The Chiefs will next face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game, with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line.

Taylor Swift's Dating History

Prior to her apparent relationship with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift has been romantically linked to a number of other high-profile celebrities over her career in the music industry and in Hollywood.

Joe Jonas

Swift dated singer Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers band from July to October 2008. They met as up-and-coming teenage music stars. The relationship ended abruptly, reportedly with Jonas breaking up with Swift over the phone in a 27-second call. The breakup was the inspiration for her song "Forever & Always."

Taylor Lautner

Swift had a short-lived romance with actor Taylor Lautner, her co-star in the 2010 film Valentine's Day. Their relationship lasted from August to December 2009. Her song "Back to December" is rumored to be about Lautner.

John Mayer

Swift had an on-again, off-again relationship with singer John Mayer from late 2009 into early 2010. Thirteen years her senior, Mayer influenced some of Swift's music during this time period. Her song "Dear John" expresses disappointment with how badly the relationship ended.

Jake Gyllenhaal

Swift dated actor Jake Gyllenhaal for a couple months from October to December 2010. Songs like "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "All Too Well" from her album Red have been connected to the relationship with Gyllenhaal.

Calvin Harris

Swift's longest relationship was with Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, lasting over a year from March 2015 to June 2016. They collaborated on the hit song "This Is What You Came For." It was reported that the relationship ended because Swift was ready for marriage and Harris was not.

Tom Hiddleston

Shortly after breaking up with Harris, Swift had a summer fling with actor Tom Hiddleston lasting from June to September 2016. It was a short but highly publicized relationship. Her song "Getaway Car" apparently describes using the relationship to get over Harris.

Joe Alwyn

Swift began dating British actor Joe Alwyn in late 2016. They have managed to keep their long-term relationship very private from the public eye. She is said to have written love songs like "Gorgeous" and "Lover" about Alwyn. They remain together as of early 2024.

The Future Looks Bright for the New Couple

While it remains to be seen whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will officially acknowledge a relationship, all signs point to the pop star and NFL tight end being happily coupled up. With Kelce still performing at a high level in the league at age 33, he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Both Swift and Kelce appear supportive of each other's high-profile careers. If their relationship continues, fans can likely expect to see Swift cheering Kelce on at Chiefs games for seasons to come. Off the field, they seem to enjoy low-key dates out of the spotlight. The future looks bright for this talented, high-achieving new Hollywood couple.

FAQs

How long have Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce been dating?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce first sparked dating rumors in late 2021. Their repeated public outings throughout 2022 indicate they have been together for over a year now.

What NFL team does Travis Kelce play for?

Travis Kelce has played for the Kansas City Chiefs his entire NFL career, which began in 2013. He is a tight end and a key part of the Chiefs' passing attack.

How old is Travis Kelce?

Travis Kelce was born in October 1989. He is currently 33 years old and in the prime of his NFL career.

Where is Taylor Swift from originally?

Taylor Swift was born in Reading, Pennsylvania in December 1989. She later moved to Nashville, Tennessee as a teenager to pursue a career in country music.

What songs has Taylor Swift written about Travis Kelce?

Taylor Swift has not yet released any songs confirmed to be about her relationship with Travis Kelce. Some fans speculate her 2023 album may include songs touching on their romance.