Travis Kelce reveals why he sought professional help after life changed overnight

Travis Kelce opens up.(Image via Getty Images)

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ popular tight end, has sparked major concern over his fitness as he gears up for his 14th season on the field. While Travis Kelce has been facing a lot of criticisms from analysts, he opened up about a painful moment in his life.

Travis Kelce opens up about seeking professional help at a young age ahead of the new season

In an interview with GQ Magazine, Travis Kelce opened up about when he had to seek professional help.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ popular tight end said, "I had to sit down with a shrink for an hour a week…He got me to look at my life way more strategically. He got me to understand that you go through these emotions, and your reaction can either help you or hurt you or be indifferent.”Travis Kelce added, “He walked me through all these different phases of my life. 'How did this make you feel? How did you react?'”The former Super Bowl champion continued, “I started to understand and process these emotions completely differently.

You start to control it and not let it get too crazy."For the unversed, in 2010, life changed overnight for Travis Kelce when he tested positive for using marijuana and was ruled out from playing in the Sugar Bowl.What seemed like a tiny mistake then, Travis Kelce had to face serious repercussions for it as coach Butch Jones suspended him and revoked his scholarship.This led Travis Kelce to maintain a 3.0 grade point average throughout the rest of the semesters as he could not afford to miss even a single class.

It seems seeking professional help at a younger age helped Travis Kelce immensely as his priorities in life became much clearer.A few years later, in 2013, Travis Kelce was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs and is easily one of the most popular athletes in the world today.

Travis Kelce’s fitness concerns grow as eyes remain on his performance in the new season

While Travis Kelce has been a force to be reckoned with on the field, his performance has plummeted in the last few years.Coupled with the buzz around his personal life, many are convinced that Travis Kelce has no desire to play in the NFL anymore.To make matters worse, analysts have also pointed out that Travis Kelce gained weight during the offseason and many have stressed that he won't be as efficient as he was in the last few seasons.However, the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid has denied such accusations as he has reiterated that Travis Kelce is fit for the new season and is already eyeing a Super Bowl for his team.