Nashville, TN – Travis Kelce’s annual Tight End University (TEU) summit is underway this week in Music City, bringing together a premier group of NFL tight ends for intensive training and collaboration. Co-hosted by the Kansas City Chiefs star alongside San Francisco 49ers standout George Kittle and former NFL tight end Greg Olsen, the event provides a unique platform for players to elevate their game.
More than 75 current and former tight ends are expected to participate in the multi-day program held at Vanderbilt University, running from June 23-26. Notable attendees include Chiefs teammate Robert Tonyan, the Ravens’ Isaiah Likely, Bengals’ Mike Gesicki, Raiders’ Brock Bowers, and Broncos’ Evan Engram, among many others. The curriculum covers everything from on-field drills and technique work to film study and strength and conditioning insights.
Beyond the Xs and Os, TEU is known for fostering camaraderie off the field, including special events like the popular concert night. This year, the gathering drew significant extra attention thanks to the presence of global music icon Taylor Swift.
Swift was reportedly in attendance for the TEU welcome party on Monday, June 23, and also joined Kelce for the much-anticipated concert event on Tuesday, June 24. Her appearance underscores the mutual support between the couple, whose relationship has captured widespread public interest since Swift began attending Chiefs games in late 2023. For the concert, Swift and Kelce were joined by Swift’s childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson Berard, and her husband, Charles Berard.
Kelce has often expressed his passion for TEU on his New Heights podcast, highlighting the value of uniting the tight end community and sharing knowledge. The event has quickly become a cornerstone of the NFL offseason for the position group.
Swift’s support extends beyond offseason events. Following a period with a demanding international touring schedule, sources suggest she is planning to attend “as many” Chiefs games as possible during the upcoming 2025 NFL season. This potential shift in her schedule would allow her significantly more flexibility to be present at Arrowhead Stadium to cheer on Kelce and the Chiefs.
As TEU wraps up, players will head towards downtime before training camps kick off in July. However, the 2024 summit in Nashville will likely be remembered for both the high-level football instruction and the unexpected star power that graced its special events.
