Travis Kelce: College football career, stats, highlights, records

Before Travis Kelce became one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history for the Kansas City Chiefs, he learned the position after a transition from quarterback at Cincinnati.

Here's more on Kelce's college career.

The vitals on Travis Kelce

School: Cincinnati
Position: Tight end
Height: 6-6
Weight: 260 pounds
Years active: 2008-12

Here are Kelce's career stats in college.

Kelce, a native of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, signed with Cincinnati over ;offers that included Akron, Eastern Michigan and more, per . Kelce began his collegiate career as a quarterback before switching over to tight end.

Travis Kelce scores on a trick play in college (2012)

— Autumn 11 College Football (@Autumn_Eleven)

What kind of prospect was Kelce in high school?

Kelce was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball at Cleveland Heights High School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Kelce was a two-star recruit according to 247Sports, but won All-Lake Erie honors after his senior year playing quarterback. Kelce finished his senior year 103-198 passing for 1,523 yards and 21 touchdowns, rushing for 1,016 yards and 10 touchdowns.

All-Pro Travis Kelce’s high school reel was impressive, but let's not forget his showcase of versatility during the 2019 Week 4 matchup against the

He has a knack for finding open teammates

— Ed Easton Jr. (@EdEastonJr)

What was Kelce's record in college?

Kelce and Cincinnati finished a combined 32-7 during his three played seasons of his collegiate career. Kelce redshirted during the 2008 season and did not play during the 2010 season because of a violation of team rules. Those seasons are not included in the combined win-loss total. Kelce finished 2-1 in bowl games, losing during his lone appearance in a New Year's Six Bowl (Sugar) in 2009.

.'s brother Jason Kelce saved his career after he was kicked off his college team for smoking weed:

“I threw this scholarship away and down the drain like it didn’t mean nothing to me. I had to grow up.”

— Club Shay Shay (@ClubShayShay)

Records set by Kelce

Here are some of the notable records and statistical rankings set by Kelce in college:

• 1st in Cincinnati single-season receiving yards by a tight end (722)

Which awards did Kelce win in college?

Here are the awards and honors Kelce won in college:

• First-Team All Big-East (2012)

The lone registered pass of Travis Kelce's (No. 18) college career at Cincinnati, a 39-yard touchdown to QB Brendon Kay.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween)