Travis Kelce Reacts to Viral Praise for Taylor Swift: “She Deserves Every Bit of It”

Travis Kelce Reacts to Viral Praise for Taylor Swift: “She Deserves Every Bit of It”

NFL star Travis Kelce is speaking out following an outpouring of praise for his girlfriend, music icon Taylor Swift — and his words are making headlines of their own.

The buzz began during country-rap artist Jelly Roll’s recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN. In the interview, Jelly Roll listed several of his favorite artists — including Morgan Wallen and Post Malone — before emphatically calling Swift the “GOAT,” or greatest of all time. The tribute quickly went viral across social media platforms.

Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, took to Instagram to show his appreciation. Commenting on a clip from the interview shared by McAfee, Kelce wrote:

> “My dawg is the realest!!”
His message was accompanied by laughing and high-five emojis, drawing thousands of likes within hours.

This public acknowledgment, though brief, stands out as one of Kelce’s rare direct comments about Swift — offering fans a glimpse into his admiration for her accomplishments and a continued show of support for her thriving career.

The high-profile relationship between Kelce and Swift began in 2023 and has since become one of the most closely followed pairings in both the sports and entertainment industries. Throughout the 2023–2024 NFL season, Swift was frequently seen attending Chiefs games, often sitting alongside Kelce’s family and close friends, including Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.

In return, Kelce supported Swift by attending several international stops on her record-breaking Eras Tour, where he was occasionally seen cheering from the crowd or enjoying backstage moments with her. The couple has also made appearances at high-profile events like the U.S. Open and even spent time together during Chiefs training camp.

With Swift’s tour concluding in December 2024 and Kelce’s NFL season ending after the Super Bowl in February 2025, the couple has reportedly been spending more private time together in recent months.

As both continue to dominate their respective fields, moments like this offer fans a candid and heartfelt look at the genuine connection between two of today’s most talked-about public figures.