Travis Kelce just had a week for the ages — and we're not just talking about his wedding to Taylor Swift. The 36-year-old tight end has added another feather to his already crowded cap: a spot on the NFL's Top 100 Players list for the 2026 season.
Kelce checks in at No. 79, a testament to his enduring excellence in a league that typically chews up and spits out players half his age. The three-time Super Bowl champion is coming off a 2025 campaign where he hauled in 76 receptions for 851 yards and five touchdowns, numbers that would make most tight ends in their prime jealous.
Still Going Strong
The Kansas City Chiefs star is proving that age is just a number. At 36, he's not just hanging around — he's thriving. After briefly considering retirement earlier this year, Kelce made the call to run it back with Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid for another season.
“It was pretty short and brief,” Kelce said about his decision to return. “The Chiefs knew where I was the entire time. You always need to take a step back, breathe, let the emotions of the season settle down and see where the body is.”
His body, apparently, is still in peak form. The NFL's Top 100 list, voted on by players, is one of the most respected honors in the sport, and landing on it at 36 is no small feat. Kelce joins an elite group of tight ends who have defied Father Time, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
“I’m still in love with this game,” Kelce added. “I still love going to work, putting on the pads, grinding it out and just playing the game. My best opportunity was playing for the Chiefs yet again.”
Wedding Bells and Football
Of course, Kelce's personal life has been making headlines too. He and Swift tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City, with a guest list of around 1,000 people. The wedding was a star-studded affair, with some celebrities leaving early and others making a splash with their outfits. Gracie Hunt turned heads in a turquoise Cavalli gown, while Brittany Mahomes shared stunning photos from the event. The couple even gifted every guest a Cartier watch.
But for Kelce, the focus is quickly shifting back to football. The Chiefs are eyeing another Super Bowl run, and having a motivated, healthy Kelce in the lineup is a huge boost. His ranking on the Top 100 list is just the latest reminder that the best to ever do it at his position is far from finished.
As the 2026 season approaches, expect Kelce to keep proving the doubters wrong. At 36, he's not just a legend — he's still a force to be reckoned with.
