Travis Kelce Confirms Taylor Swift Fan Theory with Favorite Song Reveal at Tight End University

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce may have just confirmed what Swifties have been speculating for months: “So High School” really is about him.

During this year’s Tight End University, the annual summit he co-founded to build community and share knowledge among NFL tight ends, Kelce was asked a seemingly simple question: What’s your favorite Taylor Swift song?

Without skipping a beat, Kelce responded with “So High School,” the track from Swift’s latest album that fans have long believed was inspired by her relationship with him. His answer, made on camera during a video segment with the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, was low-key—but its implications were anything but.

The song, which blends playful romantic imagery with nostalgic lyrics, includes lines that directly reference moments from Kelce’s past interviews. In one clip that circulated widely in 2023, Kelce played a game of marry, kiss, kill and chose to kiss Swift—well before the two were publicly linked. That seemingly innocuous moment appears to have made its way into the lyrics of “So High School,” fueling speculation that the song was a musical love letter from Swift to her now-boyfriend.

And now, with Kelce publicly confirming it as his favorite, fans are interpreting the move as a nod to their very real relationship.

Swift herself also made an appearance at Tight End University, turning heads with a surprise performance during the event’s charity programming. Her presence was warmly received by players and fans alike, and it served to underscore how deeply she’s integrated into Kelce’s world—not just as a global pop icon, but as a partner immersed in the NFL community.

The song choices from the other tight ends further showcased Swift’s wide-reaching musical influence. Rob Gronkowski went with the infectiously upbeat “Shake It Off,” a selection that seemed to perfectly match his playful public persona. George Kittle, ever the sentimentalist, chose “Love Story,” a classic from Swift’s early country-pop days. Another tight end, in a humorous gaffe, picked “Party in the USA”—before being reminded by Taylor Lewan that it’s actually a Miley Cyrus song.

Still, it was Kelce’s pick that captured the internet’s attention.

Choosing a song written about you as your favorite from your partner’s catalog is a bold—and perhaps deeply affectionate—move. It’s not the first time Kelce has named “So High School” as his top choice. Back in May 2024, during his Kelce Car Jam event, he gave the exact same answer. His consistency only adds fuel to the idea that the song holds special meaning for the couple.

The intersection of sports and pop culture is nothing new, but the Kelce-Swift relationship continues to captivate both fanbases. What makes their dynamic so compelling is how seamlessly they blend two wildly different worlds. At Tight End University, Swift’s presence didn’t feel out of place—it felt like a natural fit.

Kelce’s openness about their relationship, paired with subtle moments like this song reveal, has made the pair one of the most closely watched couples in the public eye. While neither has offered exhaustive details about their private lives, small moments like these speak volumes.

The fact that a charity football event can also double as a romantic cultural moment speaks to the power both Kelce and Swift wield—not just on the field or on stage, but in shaping modern celebrity narratives.

As “So High School” continues to climb streaming charts, one thing is clear: Travis Kelce isn’t just a fan of Taylor Swift’s music—he’s living it.