Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce already has three Super Bowl rings, a hit podcast, and a growing off-field brand — but he may not be done adding to his résumé. During a recent interview with Bussin With The Boys, Kelce revealed he’s eyeing the broadcast booth once his playing days are over.
Asked if there’s something he’d still like to try post-football, the All-Pro didn’t hesitate.
“I want to see what calling a game feels like,” Kelce said. “I want to see getting in the booth.”
The comment came during a conversation in which Kelce referenced the now-famous 10-year, $375 million contract Tom Brady signed with Fox Sports to become its lead NFL analyst. “You saw that Tom Brady paycheck,” host Taylor Lewan joked.
“That quarterback money… it was a *f**k ton of money,” replied Kelce.
While money may open the door, Kelce’s interest in broadcasting seems rooted in a genuine curiosity. He explained that he’s long enjoyed impersonating announcers and play-by-play voices — something that started when he was a kid.
“I’ve always, like, impersonated guys that call the games,” he said. “I thought it would always be fun to just jump in there.”
Despite his enthusiasm, Kelce acknowledged he understands the difficulty of calling a live game and has a deep respect for broadcasters who make it look easy — particularly those covering fast-paced sports like basketball and hockey.
“Player names is where I’d get f***ing ruined,” said Kelce.
Lewan followed with his praise for what a play-by-play voice has to do with their work in the booth. “What impresses me the most is, like, hockey or basketball — that puck or that ball is just moving around everywhere and they’re able to just go.”
Kelce, 34, wouldn’t be the first NFL star to enter the media world, nor would he be the first to do it well. Fellow tight ends Greg Olsen and Tony Gonzalez have each carved out successful post-playing careers in broadcasting. Given his personality, comedic timing, and massive popularity, Kelce would be a natural fit — though he playfully declined an impromptu “table read” during the interview.
Whether he makes the leap to TV or continues growing his podcasting and hosting ventures, it’s clear Kelce is already thinking about life after football. And when he finally hangs up his cleats, the next chapter may just begin behind a microphone.
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