Kel-Swift?

Graphic by Anika Dua

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, we’re sure you’ve seen the headlines about pop culture’s newest celebrity “it” couple, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Before you Swifties all freak out about Taylor’s new boo and whether he’s deserving of our favorite global superstar– let us calm your worries. 

Travis Kelce plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s the best tight end in the entire NFL right now and will probably be the best of all-time by the end of his career. So at least Taylor has stepped out of her usual type (skinny, white artists that probably relied on her to pay their bills) and has finally gotten herself a man (6 '5 and 250 lbs of man). 

While many Swifties may not be huge football fans, Taylor is a big Philadelphia Eagles fan. The “gold rush” line “my Eagles t-shirt hanging from the door” is a reference to her favorite hometown football team. Yes, we know that we said Travis plays for the Chiefs, BUT his brother is a fan-favorite player for the Eagles and brought them their own Superbowl win in 2018. So maybe this Eagles/Chiefs romance is meant to be? After all, it’s in the family. 

Speaking of “in the family”, Travis (like Taylor) is a huge family man. Travis has brought his mother to red carpets with him, shares a podcast with his brother, and is absolutely adorable when interacting with his 3 nieces. This man is husband material. 

But in all seriousness, Travis Kelce seems to be the first guy Taylor has dated that fully realizes that he is dating Taylor Mfing Swift. This man publicly fangirled over Taylor after going to the Eras Tour in Kansas City, then braved the internet going crazy over it. He wasn’t afraid of her fame the way some of Taylor’s exes have been (cough cough Joe Alwyn). Taylor deserves someone who is going to treat her like the goddess she is and Travis has been begging for the opportunity. He had the getaway car gassed up and ready. 

So, to the new couple: we wish you the best. This could be endgame, and we’re ready for it.