Travis Kelce Makes Strong Statement in NFL’s New Post originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Despite falling short of the ultimate goal, a Super Bowl title, the Kansas City Chiefs remain one of the NFL’s elite franchises.
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At the heart of the Chiefs’ offense is Travis Kelce, one of the greatest tight ends in league history.
As Kansas City rolls through the offseason, Kelce hosted the annual Tight End University (TEU) in Nashville, a three-day training camp he co-founded in 2021 alongside George Kittle and Greg Olsen.
The NFL posted a video on Tuesday capturing Kelce walking fellow tight ends through advanced route-running techniques at the event.
The video opens with Kelce emphasizing the challenge “for us big guys” to plant a single foot at near-top speed, advocating instead for a two-step approach in cuts and “sometimes it takes three on the 15 to 20 yard routes if you’re lucky enough to run them.”
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He stresses the importance of slowing momentum, gathering power and achieving a balanced, powerful position, with the instep pointed in the intended direction, so that tight ends can explode out of breaks and gain separation, even against aggressive defenders.
Now 35, Kelce has amassed 1,004 career receptions for 12,151 yards and 77 receiving touchdowns through 12 seasons, making him the Chiefs’ all-time receptions leader.
He’s a 10-time Pro Bowler, a seven-time All-Pro selection (including four first-team honors) and a three-time Super Bowl champion.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is teaching the craft to other tight ends.Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Kelce also holds numerous NFL records for tight ends, including most consecutive seasons (seven) and most overall seasons (seven) with 1,000 receiving yards, as well as the single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end (1,416 in 2020).
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Kelce’s latest highlight underscores his reputation as not only an elite NFL talent but also a leader and mentor within the tight end community.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.