Kaylah Walton
The exciting romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has captured public fascination, with everything from intimate vacations to supporting each other at events. Recently, a photo of the duo has completely taken the internet by storm, even grabbing the attention of Pat McAfee.
The music superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end were seen together courtside during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals featuring the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers, which took place at Amerant Bank Arena.
Snippets from the couple’s hockey outing went viral quickly, but one particular snapshot grabbed the spotlight amid the Panthers’ narrow 5-4 overtime win, leveling the series at 2-2. In this image, Swift and Kelce stroll together—with Travis looking impressively tall, even beside the statuesque Taylor.
McAfee’s quip: “He could be 10 feet tall!”
Unsurprisingly, the vocal Pat McAfee had his own comments to share. On a recent segment of The Pat McAfee Show, he humorously stated, “Just so you know, Travis Kelce stands at about 10 feet tall now.”
McAfee added, “With Taylor in those high heels, it looked like Travis’s head was nearly touching the ceiling. He might’ve grown since last season. Possibly hitting a growth spurt in his 30s. Travis Kelce could be having an incredible year after all.”
Fans naturally jumped into the conversation. One remarked, “Pat McAfee is voicing what we all see—how on earth is Taylor that tall in heels and Travis STILL towers over her?” Another noted, “It’s the Taylor Swift effect, lol. Makes one grow taller and prouder, haha.”
Trick of the camera or NFL evolution?
Swift is notably tall for a pop star—measuring at 5-foot-10, she surpasses many of her contemporaries. Meanwhile, Kelce stands at 6-foot-5 according to official NFL records. That height difference is significant enough… even without suggesting a sudden growth spurt in his 30s.
Could this indicate some sort of football fairy tale growth? Unlikely. But once the NFL and the Chiefs update their records, the reality behind this phenomenon will surface—whether Kelce truly gained inches this offseason or if we have simply been tricked by camera perspectives.
