The Kansas City Chiefs took a trip down memory lane this past weekend, sharing some awesome college football throwback pictures on their social media to kick off the 2024 college football season. One of the biggest surprises was seeing star tight end Travis Kelcelooking completely unrecognizable in his college gear.
The team’s post celebrated the return of college football and featured some familiar faces in their college jerseys. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes rocked his Texas Tech jersey, linebacker Drue Tranquill sported his Notre Dame Shirt, and Xavier Worthy represented Texas, among others. But the real shocker was seeing Kelce in his Cincinnati colors, complete with a different number (18 instead of his usual 87) and a whole different look.
Kelce’s throwback photo revealed a younger version of himself with a thick beard, a different hairstyle, and even some eye black. He looked so different that he could have easily been mistaken for his brotherJason Kelce. Fans had mixed reactions to the throwback pictures, but one fan particularly loved Kelce’s photo because of the “Big East Patch,” a nod to the University of Cincinnati’s former membership in the famous Big East Conference.
The University of Cincinnati was part of the Big East Conference until 2013 when they switched to the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Some fans even took the opportunity to show some love for other players, with one fan expressing their admiration for Drue Tranquill by commenting, “Like this tweet if Drue Tranquil is the best LB in the NFL.”
Chiefs celebrate college football’s return with throwback photos
However, as with any social media post, there were also some classic haters chiming in. One person couldn’t resist taking a shot at the Chiefs, saying, “And ya’ll already suck, just lucked out last year. Think I’ll support 49ers.” Despite the mixed reactions, there’s no denying that Kelce was an absolute beast during his college days at Cincinnati. He put up impressive numbers, catching 45 passes for 722 yards and eight touchdowns in 2013.
Kelce’s throwback look wasn’t the only surprise; even Patrick Mahomes looked almost unrecognizable during his time at Texas Tech. The throwback photos gave fans a fun glimpse into the pasts of their favorite NFL stars and sparked plenty of nostalgia.
Overall, the Chiefs’ college football throwback pictures were a hit, stirring up memories and sparking conversations among fans. It’s always cool to see where these NFL superstars got their start and how much they’ve transformed since their college days.