Despite giving so much time to Taylor Swift, Patrick Mahomes showered high praise on Travis Kelce, calling him the hardest-working player.

‘Honest’ Patrick Mahomes admits Travis Kelce is the hardest-working player in the Chiefs despite him making so much time for Taylor Swift

Patrick Mahomes called Travis Kelce the hardest-working, despite giving so much time to Taylor Swift (Via Imago)

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are prominently known for the power duo they form on the football field, but they are just as close off-field. Despite possessing the weakest receiving squad last season, the elite quarterback had the tight end to rely upon and together they led the Kansas City Chiefs to two consecutive Super Bowl glory.

After the remarkable run last season and logging a higher count of receiving yards than the receivers, the Chiefs rewarded Kelce with the well-deserving deal– making him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. As he gears up for the coming season, Mahomes showered high praise on his best friend by calling him the hardest-working player on the team.

Travis Kelce Mad When pulled from Chiefs drills + Work Ethic “Remarkable” says Patrick Mahomes

It’s remarkable, honestly, you see him out there every day in practice and he is working, getting the reps. He actually gets mad when they take him out. He has all the right in the world and be on the sidelines, he knows all the stuff. But he loves it man, he loves working. And it makes my job easier to push the other guys because I can say look at the Hall of Famer out here practicing harder than anybody.

Patrick Mahomes told the reporters

GREATNESS: #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes talks about how Travis Kelce is the HARDEST WORKING player on the team, saying he gets mad when he gets taken out of practice reps.

“He has all the right in the world and be on the sidelines, he knows all the stuff. But he loves it man, he… pic.twitter.com/01pjrCTAwh

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 16, 2024

When the nine-time Pro Bowler began dating the pop superstar Taylor Swift and came under intense spotlight which has hardly left his side, many assume it would be a big distraction for him. But if anything, she is the lucky charm for the star tight end. Not only did he earn his highest-paid record, but he also received his due credit for the success of the Chiefs.

Patrick Mahomes drew comparison between Travis Kelce and Jerry Rice

Talking about the three-time Super Bowl champion tight end, Mahomes drew an honourable comparison between Kelce and the legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice. The Chiefs’ superstar signal-caller believes that the one thing that makes Kelce special is his love for his journey and not just the Super Bowl rings which he also saw in Rice.

You heard stories of Jerry Rice and guys like that, when you’re great like that you enjoy the process and it helps me lead other guys.

Patrick Mahomes added

Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce (Image via IMAGO)

Although it remains a question when the star tight end will announce his retirement since he earned another two-season extension with the Chiefs, his Hall of Fame induction is assured whenever he decides to step away.