Travis Kelce welcomed San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, a noted fan of Taylor Swift, to his podcast "New Heights" on Tuesday. The appearance marks the podcast's final episode before Kelce's upcoming wedding.
During the episode, co-host Jason Kelce introduced Kittle, highlighting his achievements as a seven-time Pro Bowler, five-time All-Pro, and the co-founder of Tight End University. He also noted Kittle's franchise records with the 49ers for receiving yards in a game and season, as well as receptions in a season.
The podcast episode follows Kittle and Swift's recent involvement in the sixth annual Tight End University event in Nashville. Swift made a surprise appearance at the event, performing a duet of her song "Love Story" with country singer Lainey Wilson. Swift reportedly dedicated the performance to Kittle, stating it was a special request from the tight end.
Kittle expressed his gratitude to Swift for attending the event, telling reporters that he was thankful for her time so close to her wedding. He has previously expressed his admiration for Swift's music, with videos of him singing her songs going viral.
Swift, accompanied by her fiancé Travis Kelce, also attended the opening event for Tight End University on Monday evening in Nashville. She was seen posing on the red carpet with Kelce, Kittle, Kittle's wife Claire, and Greg Olsen's daughter Talbot Olsen. Travis Kelce described his excitement at the opening event as a "blackout" experience.
The Tight End University summit has become a notable event on the NFL calendar, attracting several prominent players and their partners. Among those present were Claire Kittle, Abigail (girlfriend of Saints player Foster Moreau), Chanen (wife of Juwan Johnson), and Carolyn (wife of Bengals player Jack Stoll).