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Travis Kelce on his German roots

Kelce's German heritage

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is one of the most popular players in the NFL. He's also one of the most interesting, with a unique background that includes German roots. Kelce's great-grandfather, August Kelce, emigrated from Germany to the United States in the late 1800s. He settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked as a blacksmith. August's son, Edward, was a successful businessman who owned a construction company. Edward's son, Ed, was a football player who played for the Cleveland Browns in the 1950s. Travis Kelce is the son of Ed Kelce and Donna Kelce. He was born in Westlake, Ohio, in 1989. Kelce attended the University of Cincinnati, where he played football for the Bearcats. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Kelce's German pride

Kelce is proud of his German heritage. He often speaks about his German roots and has visited Germany several times. In 2019, he traveled to Germany with his brother, Jason, who also plays in the NFL. Kelce says that his German heritage has had a big impact on his life. He credits his German ancestors for his hard work ethic and determination. He also says that he is grateful for the opportunity to play football in the NFL, which he sees as a way to honor his German heritage. “I'm proud to be German,” Kelce said. “My German heritage is a big part of who I am. I'm grateful for the opportunity to play football in the NFL, and I'm going to continue to make my German ancestors proud.”