A fifth Super Bowl appearance, a cameo in the Adam Sandler comedy Happy Gilmore 2 , and a betrothal to the biggest pop star on the planet . It’s good to be Travis Kelce in 2025.

But long before Kelce became one of the NFL ’s biggest names and charmed Taylor Swift , the tight end’s career was once in serious jeopardy.

In this episode of I Never Knew That , editor Tyler looks at one of Kelce’s football low points: a rules violation in college that left him on the sideline and unsure of his future. Luckily, he had a key ally who helped him reach new heights .

If you learned something new from today’s video, let us know at editor@biography.com. Study up for Kelce’s 13th NFL season by reading more about his gridiron accomplishments , and be sure to check out our full catal

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