Travis Kelce will get a chance to deliver a Super Bowl three-peat on Sunday night in New Orleans, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles meet in Super Bowl LIX.
Here’s a look back at Kelce’s football journey to Kansas City, from his high school days to his college seasons.
Where did Travis Kelce play in high school?
Kelce, who was born in Westlake, Ohio, on October 5, 1989, attended Cleveland Heights High School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He was only rated as a three-star prospect.
Where did Travis Kelce play in college?
Kelce went to Cincinnati, teaming up with his brother, Jason Kelce. Kelce redshirted as a freshman, and only had one reception in his first season. Kelce earned a year-long suspension in 2010 after a positive marijuana test.
Kelce didn’t fill up the stat sheet in his return in 2011, but in his final year with the Bearcats posted 45 receptions for 722 yards and eight touchdowns.
Travis Kelce NFL Draft history
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Kelce with the 63rd overall pick in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Kelce was the fifth tight end drafted in 2013, behind Tyler Eifert (21), Zach Ertz (35), Gavin Escobar (47), and Vance McDonald (55).
