The best tight end in the National Football League,” the Chiefs’ official Instagram account captioned a photo of Kelce, who joined the team in 2013, on Saturday, Aug. 3, celebrating the achievement, which was released a day prior.
“Kelce reached new heights of popularity in 2023, but that kind of recognition among his peers has been a constant in the Top 100,” the NFL’s blurb about the athlete began, subtly referencing his relationship with girlfriend Taylor Swift, which they went public with during the 2023-2024 football season.
This year marks the fourth consecutive time that the New Heights co-host has been named the best tight end in the league, per the NFL’s write-up.
The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! “A sure-handed model of consistency, Kelce was a force to be reckoned with during Kansas City’s successful run at back-to-back Super Bowls,” the NFL said, adding that the athlete has caught 32 balls for a total of 355 yards and three touchdowns in the past two consecutive Super Bowls (which the Chiefs have won).
The write-up also noted that Kelce is quickly approaching record post-season receiving records with his Super Bowl performances, which resulted in three championships for him.
