While Kelce may have his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift to thank for his rise in popularity over the past year, it appears that teammate Harrison Butker has turned controversy into a surprising boost in popularity.

After his highly controversial comments earlier this year, Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker's NFL merchandise outsold that of his teammate Travis Kelce.

The NFL Players Association's player sales list, released on Tuesday, September 17, ranked the athletes who sold the most merchandise this spring.

Following Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College in May, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker experienced backlash from some fans who wanted the organization to release him.

Harrison Butker proved that a little controversy can be good for business. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker, who drew outrage for his inflammatory commencement address earlier this year, sold more NFL-licensed gear this spring than teammate Travis Kelce.