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If there was ever a GOAT-TE showdown, it would undoubtedly feature Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce. However, the era of the former Patriots has come to an end, with his retirement, and the Chiefs’ star has remained on the top since. As a 2x Super Bowl champ, Kelce has amassed an astonishing array of accolades during his impressive decade-long career in the NFL. In this piece, we will delve into the remarkable achievements of Travis Kelce and share some intriguing facts you may not know.

At 33 years old, Kelce’s statistics are undeniably compelling, and there’s no sign of him slowing down, suggesting that he has many more years ahead in the league. Surprisingly, he’s even managed to achieve wide receiver-like numbers with his breathtaking receiving yards.

Travis Kelce has the highest rec yards per game!

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Over the past decade, Travis Kelce has remained a stalwart with the Chiefs, earning an impressive eight Pro Bowl awards for his consistently outstanding performances. His playoff presence is equally astounding, with a remarkable 18 appearances, where he’s scored a total of 16 touchdowns and racked up 1,548 yards. Kelce currently reigns at the top of the list with an impressive 71.8 receiving yards per game, etching his name into the annals of NFL history.

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As a 4x All-Pro, Kelce has amassed a staggering 10,344 receiving yards in his pro-football career, securing the 4th spot on the all-time list. Furthermore, he boasts 69 receiving touchdowns, placing him 6th in this elite category. Kelce has consistently achieved 800+ yards each season, with an impressive streak of 1,000+ yards for seven consecutive seasons. To top it all off, he’s made 814 receptions in his career, securing the 4th position on the all-time list.

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Travis’s remarkable stat is already among the best, and it’s highly likely that he will rack up more and more TDs and receiving yards in the future, etching his name as the best TE of all time. Nonetheless, aside from these stats, there are several intriguing facts about the Chiefs’ star.

Travis is a troublemaker!

Travis’ stats are no secrets as it has paved the way for the Chiefs to remain at the top of both the AFC and the NFL for season after season. Nonetheless, there are still several fun facts about the TE that are hardly known to the fandom.

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Firstly, the 2x Super Bowl champ had his own reality dating TV show, which aired for eight episodes in 2016. In this unique show, he had the opportunity to select his dating partner from a pool of 50 eligible women from across the country.

Moreover, football wasn’t necessarily Travis’s first love. He also excelled in basketball and baseball during his high school years. Surprisingly, the young athlete faced challenges during his college years, missing an entire season due to suspension for violating team rules. He also failed a drug test once.

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While Travis remains one of the top TEs in the league and looks forward to an exciting upcoming season with a team that consistently breaks records, it remains to be seen whether he can match Rob Gronkowski’s four Super Bowl rings during his career and etch his name even deeper into the history books.

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