Taylor Swift is making a significant impact as she supports her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, in his pursuit of one of football's highest accolades. The Kansas City Chiefs' tight-end, at 35 years old, is a nominee for the NFL's Man of the Year award, and he already has Swift's vote.

Swift's Public Display of Support

The singer, who is 34 years old, showed her support by "liking" the Kansas City Chiefs' Instagram video highlighting Kelce's nomination on Thursday, December 5th. The video emphasizes Kelce's values and his efforts beyond the football field. It shows him as a little boy growing up in Ohio, highlighting the importance of family and community. Kelce launched the Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation in 2015, stating, "I created it because I really wanted to make sure the city felt as much love from me as I do on Sundays."In the video, Kelce is seen smiling with his teammate, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, as they hand out gifts to children. He also discusses his partnership with Operation Breakthrough, which offers high school teens entrepreneurial and STEM skills through its Ignition Lab. Kelce says, "It's a beautiful thing to be a part of and it's really awesome to see the kids buy in. It's made me a better person and a better man knowing that I can influence the community and the kids in the community to do the right things."Taylor Swift has been a constant presence at the Chiefs' numerous NFL games, showing her unwavering support. This year, they spent Thanksgiving together in Tennessee with both sets of parents and Travis' brother Jason Kelce and his family. They also jetted off to Las Vegas where the Chiefs faced off and beat the Raiders on Black Friday.

The Tough Competition

This year's competition for the Walter Payton NFL Man of The Year is fierce, with 32 worthy nominees. Among them are Detroit Lions Quarterback Jared Goff and San Francisco Linebacker Curtis Robinson. Each year, every NFL team nominates one player who has demonstrated outstanding service to his community. The winner of the award receives around $265,000 to donate to a charity of their choice courtesy of the NFL Foundation and Nationwide Foundation.Fans are encouraged to vote for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of The Year on the NFL's website, showing their support for these remarkable athletes.