Travis Kelce didn’t consider retirement after his 11th NFL season ended with a third Super Bowl ring, but he might already be lining up a second career for himself.
The Chiefs star is now expected to appear in a pair of upcoming movies, including Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore” sequel, and Sandler couldn’t be more thrilled to have the All-Pro tight end on board.
“He’s a very nice guy. You guys would love him in real life,” Sandler said on ‘The Tonight Show.’ “What a big, handsome guy. Funny and cool as hell. He’s a stud, and he’s so funny.”
NFL fans don’t have to look far to get a glimpse of Kelce’s booming personality and realize it could make for a job well done on the big screen. Here’s a look at Kelce’s film and TV timeline, including his new gigs.
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Travis Kelce acting timeline
Catching Kelce
Year: 2016
Kelce wasn’t necessarily acting in the reality show “Catching Kelce,” in which women competed for his affection in a Bachelor-style competition, but the brief series marked his first foray into TV (beyond, of course, playing football on TV every Sunday).
“Catching Kelce” led to a relationship between Kelce and Maya Benberry, but the pair only lasted a few months. Kelce seems to be doing fine…