Before Travis Kelce became one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history with the Kansas City Chiefs, he mastered the position after transitioning from quarterback to Cincinnati.
Here's more about Kelce's college career:
travis kelsey vitals
school: cincinnati
position: tight end
height: 6-6
weight: 260 pounds
Years of activity: 2008-12
Kelsey's college career stats are as follows:
| Year | game | recording | Record YDS | YPC | Record TD | rush attack | Rush YDS | Rush TDS | pass comp | passing yards | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | red shirt | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2011 | 11 | 13 | 150 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| year 2012 | 13 | 45 | 722 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| career | 35 | 59 | 875 | 14.8 | Ten | 8 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
Kelce, a native of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, reportedly signed with Cincinnati after receiving offers that included Eastern Michigan and Akron. 247 Sports. Kelce started his college career as a quarterback before switching to tight end.
What kind of prospects did Kelce have in high school?
Kelsey was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and baseball at Cleveland Heights High School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. According to 247Sports, Kelce earned All-Lake Erie honors after serving his senior year as a quarterback, although he was a two-star recruit. Kelce finished his senior year with 103-198 passing for 1,523 yards and 21 touchdowns and 1,016 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
What were Kelce's grades in college?
Kelce and Cincinnati finished a combined 32-7 over his three collegiate seasons. Kelce redshirted during the 2008 season, but did not play in the 2010 season due to a violation of team rules. These seasons are not included in win/loss totals. Kelce finished 2-1 in bowl games, losing in his only appearance in the 2009 New Year's Six Bowl (Sugar).
Records set by Kelce
Below are some of the notable records and statistical rankings Kelce set in college.
- Ranked 1st among tight ends in single-season receiving yards in Cincinnati (722 yards)
What awards did Kelce receive during his college years?
The awards and honors Kelce earned in college include:
- All-Big East First Team (2012)
