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Chiefs Travis Kelce’s tight end is from Cleveland.
Or, to be a little more precise, it comes from Cleveland Heights – a suburb that borders the city itself.
He was introduced to the Cleveland Heights High Hall of Fame in 2018 and regularly proclaims his school during player introductions.
So, with the Chiefs taking on the Browns in Sunday’s round, where Kelce grew up, it gives him a unique perspective on the game.
“I understand what it means to be a sports fan from Cleveland, to be a diehard on it,” said Kelce, via Blair Kerkhoff, of Kansas City Star. “I think a lot of close friends and family will be wearing Chiefs’ clothes, but throwing an orange shirt with the Browns helmet underneath. It will definitely be a mixed feelings for many people I know. “
Kelce has played against the Browns twice since joining the league in 2013. He managed six passes for 43 yards in a 17-13 win in 2015. And in 2018, he managed seven passes for 99 yards in a 37-21 win. in your hometown.
“Being from Cleveland and playing against the Browns definitely raised the stakes a little bit, made it a little more personal,” said Kelce. “I absolutely love Cleveland, but I understand that we are enemies of each other now.”