Overview

• Kelce confirmed his return for a 13th NFL season with the Chiefs following their 2025 Super Bowl loss to the Eagles.
• On the New Heights podcast, Trey Smith characterized Kelce’s rookie introduction as full of “crazy energy” and praised his motivational antics.
• Smith highlighted Kelce’s kindness and support as a sixth-round pick, noting that he was never dismissed even as a rookie.
• They revisited their college football connection when Kelce recalled being “smoked” by the Tennessee Volunteers while playing for Cincinnati in 2011.
• Kelce reiterated that football remains his top priority as he channels his competitive drive into reclaiming a Lombardi trophy.