Despite a challenging season for the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce’s name still reigns supreme in the Pro Bowl fan voting, securing the top spot for the second year in a row. The Chiefs made the announcement on Tuesday morning, just after the deadline for fan submissions closed for the 2026 Pro Bowl. Even though Kelce’s season has been a bit underwhelming, with 803 yards and five touchdowns, it’s clear the fans weren’t scrutinizing stats when casting their votes.
The fan vote surge can be attributed not only to Chiefs fans but also to the influence of Swifties, Taylor Swift’s dedicated fanbase, which has been rallying behind Kelce ever since his high-profile connection to the pop star.
In the fan voting, Josh Allen came in second, followed closely by New England’s Drake Maye. Chicago’s Caleb Williams and Kevin Byard rounded out the top five, showing strong support from fans across the league.
If Kelce does make it to the 2026 Pro Bowl, it would mark his first appearance since the 2022 season, which was also the last time the Chiefs didn’t make it to the Super Bowl.
However, this could potentially be Kelce’s final Pro Bowl appearance. The 36-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season, and retirement has become a real possibility. His future has become even more uncertain following Patrick Mahomes’ ACL tear, which has sidelined the star quarterback for the remainder of the 2025 season and raised questions about his availability for the start of next year.
With Kelce’s upcoming wedding to Taylor Swift and his expanding career in Hollywood, it’s possible these next few weeks could mark the end of his playing days. Fans and the NFL community will just have to wait and see what happens next.
Regardless of what the future holds, congratulations to Travis Kelce on this impressive achievement!
