Who are Travis Kelce’s 6 BFFs? From fellow Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes to childhood friends Aric Jones and Kumar Ferguson, here’s the tight-knit squad of Taylor Swift’s beau

Mar 30 , 2024

Who are the best friends of Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift’s boyfriend? Photo: @killatrav/Instagram

Kelce’s barber, Patrick Regan, travels to Kansas City weekly to give the athlete his signature buzz cut fade – the pair met in Florida 6 years ago when Kelce needed a haircut early in the morning

It’s no secret that Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are tight, and the pair are set to open 1587 Prime, an upscale steakhouse in Kansas City, by early 2025 – the name combines their jersey numbers

Kansas City Chiefs’ dynamic tight end, Travis Kelce, has become a household name not only for his on-field aptitude but also for his high-profile relationship with pop star Taylor Swift. But beyond the glitz of his public persona and celebrated career, Kelce’s life is deeply rooted in a strong network of friends who have been instrumental in both his personal and professional life.

As Kelce and Swift navigate the spotlight together, the intrigue around the people who form Kelce’s inner circle has grown. Here’s a closer look at six of the friends who stand by one of the NFL’s most talked-about figures.

1. Aric Jones

Aric Jones is Travis Kelce’s best friend. Photo: @killatrav/Instagram

Aric Jones, often seen as Kelce’s right-hand man, shares a bond with him that dates back to their childhood in Ohio. The two have navigated life’s ups and downs together, from their early days playing youth sports to navigating the challenges of fame. Jones is a streetwear designer and the brain behind the Homebred Legends brand.

2. Kumar Ferguson

Kumar Ferguson is Travis Kelce’s childhood friend and now, personal chef. Photo: @kueatsfresh/Instagram

Kumar Ferguson, who also shares a history with Kelce from their days growing up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, has transitioned from a childhood friend to an integral part of Kelce’s daily life as his personal chef. Known as KuEatsFresh or Chef Ku, Kumar has carved out a niche for himself as a “private food consultant” in Kansas City, Missouri. His journey from driving trucks for six years to becoming a culinary confidante for Kelce and his teammates marked a significant pivot sparked by Kelce seeking dietary guidance in 2016, per People.

3. Patrick Bacon

Like many of Travis Kelce’s friends, Patrick Bacon has known him since childhood. Photo: @patrick_bacon/Instagram

Bacon and Kelce’s friendship dates back to first grade when they met during football tryouts. Since then, Bacon has been a constant supporter, regularly seen in the suite at games, rooting for Kelce. In a chat with WSJ Magazine for Kelce’s November 2023 cover story, Bacon emphasised Kelce’s love for reflecting on “the old days”.