Travis Kelce Knew Taylor Swift Was Special—His Brother Explains Why!
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In a love story that has captured the hearts of fans everywhere, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship has been a whirlwind of excitement. The public debut of their romance at Arrowhead Stadium in September 2023, when Swift appeared to watch Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs take on the Chicago Bears, sent shockwaves through social media. That moment confirmed months of speculation that the two were indeed dating—and it was a moment that truly changed the game, not just for sports fans, but for Swifties as well.
While details of their relationship have largely stayed under wraps, one person who has seen it all from the very beginning is Travis’ older brother, Jason Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles star offensive lineman. In a candid moment on The Steam Room podcast, Jason gave fans an inside look at what it was like for Travis when he first met Taylor and how he knew she was someone special.
Jason admits he doesn’t remember the exact moment Travis first shared that he was dating Taylor, but he does recall the first time his brother told him he was hanging out with her. His reaction was one of disbelief and excitement. “Are you kidding me? Like you’re hanging out with Taylor Swift? That’s insane, that’s awesome for you,” Jason recalls. However, it was not just the star power of Swift that stood out to Jason—he quickly realized there was something deeper between the two.
According to Jason, the change in Travis was immediately noticeable. “But I mean, you meet a lot of people. I think his felt different—and I’m talking about Travis—and then what also felt different was just the way he talks about her and talked about her from the moment he was with her,” Jason shared. “You could tell how much he really, really liked her right from the get-go, just in first impressions.”
That early impression was profound. Jason admits that the way his brother spoke about Taylor was something he had never seen before. The deep affection and admiration were clear from the very start, making it evident that Travis wasn’t just infatuated—he was genuinely smitten. Jason reflects that this was a moment that stood out to him, highlighting how deeply his brother felt about Taylor from the very first time they met.
Now, more than 18 months later, the couple is stronger than ever. From their public appearances together to the way they support each other in their respective careers, it’s clear that what started as a chance meeting has blossomed into a relationship that shows no signs of slowing down.
Travis Kelce might be known for his on-field dominance, but it’s his connection with Taylor Swift that’s become just as iconic. And for Jason Kelce, it was clear from the start that this wasn’t just another fling—this was the real deal. The future looks bright for this power couple, and fans can’t wait to see what’s next for Travis and Taylor!