The connection between pop icon Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce continues to captivate both football and music fans. Swift’s interest in the NFL deepened significantly when the Chiefs selected wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 32 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Her genuine excitement for the team and its new addition reflects her growing passion for football.
On Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, which drew over 1 million live viewers shortly after launch, Swift revealed that her fandom has evolved far beyond casual interest. Following the draft, she expressed her elation:
I fell in love with it,
Swift said.
I became obsessed with it. I became a person who was running through the halls of my house screaming, ‘We drafted Xavier Worthy!’ My friends are like,
What? Who bodysnatched you? What do you mean, ‘We drafted Xavier Worthy?’
—Taylor Swift, pop star
Xavier Worthy’s Breakout Rookie Season Bolsters Swift’s Admiration
Xavier Worthy made an immediate impact as a rookie, finishing the season with 59 receptions, 638 yards, and six touchdowns. His remarkable speed, showcased by setting an NFL Combine record with a 4.21-second 40-yard dash, translated into strong on-field performance. Worthy excelled especially in the postseason, accumulating 287 yards and three touchdowns across three games.
With key players like Rashee Rice potentially sidelined due to suspension and veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins departing via trade, Worthy is positioned to see an increase in targets. Even Travis Kelce’s gradual decline due to age opens more opportunities for the promising young receiver in his sophomore year.
Swift’s Journey from Novice to Knowledgeable Football Fan
Taylor Swift’s journey from a football novice to a passionate fan has been remarkable, especially considering her admission that she initially didn’t understand many basic aspects of the game.
I didn’t know what a first down was,
Swift noted.
I didn’t know what the chains were. I didn’t know what a tight end was.
—Taylor Swift, pop star
Within a year, her grasp of the game sharpened substantially, gaining insights comparable to some general managers in the NFL. This evolving expertise adds a unique layer of encouragement for Worthy, who benefits not only from his rookie success but also from knowing Taylor Swift eagerly watches his games. This budding support highlights how intertwined her football fandom has become with the Chiefs’ on-field narrative.
New Frontiers for Worthy and Swift’s Influence on Chiefs Fandom
As Xavier Worthy heads into his second year in the NFL, his trajectory looks promising given his performance and increased role in the offense. Swift’s vocal enthusiasm for the Chiefs and particular admiration for Worthy have brought fresh attention to the team’s young talent.
Her growing involvement in the sport symbolizes a broader cultural crossover, where music and football fandom blend in unexpected ways. This dynamic not only elevates Worthy’s profile but also opens exciting possibilities for how celebrity influence can intersect with sports franchises moving forward.