Before Travis Kelce became one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history for the Kansas City Chiefs, he learned the position after a transition from quarterback at Cincinnati.
Here's more on Kelce's college career.
The vitals on Travis Kelce
School: Cincinnati
Position: Tight end
Height: 6-6
Weight: 260 pounds
Years active: 2008-12
Here are Kelce's career stats in college.
| YEAR | GAMES | REC | REC YDS | YPC | REC TD | RUSH ATT | RUSH YDS | RUSH TDS | Pass Comp | Pass Yds | PAss TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | REDSHIRT | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | DNP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | 11 | 13 | 150 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 45 | 722 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| Career | 35 | 59 | 875 | 14.8 | 10 | 8 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
Kelce, a native of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, signed with Cincinnati over offers that included Akron, Eastern Michigan and more, per 247Sports. Kelce began his collegiate career as a quarterback before switching over to tight end in 2011.
What kind of prospect was Kelce in high school?
Kelce was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball at Cleveland Heights High School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He was a two-star recruit according to 247Sports, but won All-Lake Erie honors after his senior year playing quarterback. Kelce finished his senior year 103-198 passing for 1,523 yards and 21 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,016 yards and 10 touchdowns.
What was Kelce's record in college?
Kelce and Cincinnati finished a combined 32-7 during his three played seasons of his collegiate career. He redshirted during the 2008 season and did not play during the 2010 season because of a violation of team rules. Those seasons are not included in the combined win-loss total. Kelce finished 2-1 in bowl games, losing during his lone appearance in a New Year's Six Bowl (Sugar) in 2009.
Records set by Kelce
Here are some of the notable records and statistical rankings set by Kelce in college:
- 1st in Cincinnati single-season receiving yards by a tight end (722)
Which awards did Kelce win in college?
Here are the awards and honors Kelce won in college:
- First-Team All Big-East (2012)