Travis Kelce's longevity will come down to these factors, ex-NFL star Vernon Davis says

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Travis Kelce is at the tail end of his illustrious career, but the Kansas City Chiefs don't seem worried.

Kelce recently restructured his contract with the Chiefs so he'll make over $34 million over the next two years. And his annual average salary is now the most ever for a tight end in NFL history.

Kelce will turn 35 in October as he enters his 12th season in the NFL. That's considered a danger zone in sports, especially in football, where the average career lasts three years.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce  (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

It's tough to blame the Chiefs for shelling out the cash to their most dynamic playmaker, given what he's done over the years. He set career highs in receptions (110) and touchdowns (12) in 2022. 

However, he is on the older side of 30.

But Kelce is clearly a different breed from other tight ends, and former Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis seems confident Father Time won't catch up to Kelce anytime soon.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the first half of a game Nov. 26, 2023, in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/David Becker)

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"He's good at taking care of his body. I think it all boils down to how well he takes care of his body and how effective he can be in them winning football games," Davis told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.

Kelce missed Week 1 last season due to a hyperextended knee he suffered in practice two days earlier, and it was his first game missed due to injury