Kansas City Chiefs tight end has rapidly become one of the sport’s most popular figures

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For Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, French toast is more than just a delicious breakfast, it’s his go-to pre-game meal.

As Kelce prepares for the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens, the 34-year-old NFL star continues to stand by his favorite carb-heavy dish, which he credits for fueling him on the field.

Kelce has expressed his love for French toast in multiple interviews, revealing that it has been his pre-game staple since 2019.

“Every pregame meal has been French toast and strawberries since I’ve been on the Chiefs,” Kelce shared with Inside Hook.

Drafted by the Chiefs in 2013, Kelce emphasized that the energy from this carb-packed meal helps him perform at his best during games.

Carb-loading helps optimize performance

In an interview with Men’s Journal in 2020, Kelce explained the importance of carb-loading on game day.

“On game day, you want to carb up, so I have the energy I need for the game,” Kelce explained.

“I’m big on French toast. Always eat that at the team’s pregame meal.”

To maintain his high-performance diet, Kelce hired his childhood friend Kumar Ferguson as his private chef in 2016. Ferguson regularly prepares different French toast variations for Kelce, including creative recipes like “Crunchy Flaky French Toast,” “Croissant Crème Brulé French Toast,” and “Blueberry Drizzled Brown Sugar Crunch French Toast Stix.”

Ferguson often shares these delicious creations online, showcasing the variety that keeps Kelce fueled and ready for game day.

Taylor Swift adds homemade breakfast treats to Kelce’s routine

In addition to Ferguson’s culinary expertise, Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, has also contributed to his pre-game meals.

In December 2023, retired NFL star Bernie Kosar shared a story about meeting Swift at Kelce’s home, where she made homemade cinnamon rolls for the football star before his first Chiefs game of the season.

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Swift’s culinary skills aren’t limited to cinnamon rolls. A few months later, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid revealed that the pop star made homemade Pop-Tarts for the team’s offensive linemen. Although Reid didn’t get a chance to try them, Kelce has been impressed with Swift’s breakfast treats.

“Taylor makes a great Pop-Tart and cinnamon roll,” Kelce told reporters during a June press conference.

Social Media Is Pissed Off After Skip Bayless Claims LeBron James Shouldn’t Have Won MVP Over Stephen Curry

Skip Bayless wants Stephen Curry win Olympic MVP over LeBron JamesSkip Bayless and LeBron James (Image Credit: Getty Images)
The 2024 Paris Olympics was Stephen Curry’s first ever appearance in the Paris Olympics. The Golden State Warriors star poured so much athleticism into his first appearance on the international stage that caught everyone’s attention, including popular NBA analyst Skip Bayless.

After Team USA’s 98-87 victory over France in the Olympics final, LeBron James was crowned with the MVP title of the tournament. Soon after that, Bayless stirred controversy by posting on social media that LeBron should not win the MVP title. Rather, the sports analyst sees Curry as the real winner of the title.

“I’M SORRY, NOW THERE’S NO WAY LEBRON IS MVP. IT HAS TO BE STEPH. 17 THREES IN THE SEMI AND THE FINAL. WE WOULD NOT HAVE WON EITHER WITHOUT HIM,” Bayless wrote in an X post.

Curry scored 24 points in the final game against France. With his outstanding shooting skills, the Warriors star hit eight three-pointers, three of which came in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter. On the other hand, James contributed 14 points and 10 assists and shot an impressive 60% from the field.