Travis Kelce has been making headlines recently with his dating rumors with popular singer Taylor Swift. However, the star player has made a big name for himself through his game. Kelce has been impressive ever since his NFL debut in 2013. The Kansas City Chiefs drafted him as the 63rd pick in the 3rd round. Ever since then, he has amassed a huge sum with his earnings in the league.
The NFL star’s rookie contract with the team was worth $3.12 million. It was a 4-year contract which included a signing bonus of $703,304. Considering his phenomenal gameplay, the Chiefs decided to extend his contract. So, Travis Kelce signed a contract extension for 5 years in January 2016. It was a contract worth a massive $46 million.
Presently, Travis Kelce has been under contract with the team till 2025. He signed the extension with the Chiefs in 2020 for 4 years. It was a $57 million contract with an average yearly salary of around $14 million. With all his career earnings, Kelce holds a net worth of $30 million currently. It’s worth noting that the star player has earned around $77 million from his NFL contracts only.
His net worth also includes the money he earns from his brand endorsements. Notably, the star player has deals with some popular brands including Nike, McDonalds, LG, Amazon, etc. However, Taylor Swift, the rumored girlfriend of Travis Kelce, is much richer than him. As per reports, the singer has a net worth of a massive $740 million, making her 24 times richer than him.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift undoubtedly make a powerful and rich couple together. As for the Chiefs star, he has been going strong in his career.
Travis Kelce once accepted that he is “underpaid”
Travis Kelce is undeniably an impact player for the Chiefs along with QB Patrick Mahomes. The star tight end has contributed hugely to the team’s success throughout his 10-year NFL career. The star player has made a good amount of money with his contract, but it’s still now enough. That’s because there are players who have been earning much more than Kelce.
The 8-time Pro Bowl himself once accepted that his managers feel like he’s “underpaid”. During an interview, he mentioned how he felt after getting to know about Tyreek Hill’s contract with the Dolphins. However, at the same time, he revealed that he’s happy as long as he’s “winning”. Travis Kelce further mentioned that he loves to play and spend time with the Chiefs.
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“My managers and agents love to tell me how underpaid I am… When I saw Tyreek Hill go [to the Miami Dolphins] and get $30 [million] a year, in the back of my head, I was like, man, that’s two to three times what I’m making right now… I love winning. I love the situation I’m in… I know I enjoy coming to that building every single day,” he said.
The 2-time Super Bowl winner being with the Chiefs for 10 years is proof enough that he loves them. That’s why despite being underpaid, Travis Kelce has been with the team. However, it’ll be interesting to see where he goes after his contract with the team ends in 2025.