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Travis Kelce | Tight End

Team: Cincinnati Bearcats
Age / DOB:  (23) / 10/5/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 260

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Chiefs selected Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce with the No. 63 overall pick.
Kelce (6-5, 255) is a sure-handed receiver and flashed dominant in-line blocking ability for Cincinnati, reminiscent of Heath Miller. He lasted this long due to character concerns; Kelce was suspended for the entire 2010 season for reasons thought to be drug-related. Kelce caught 45 balls for 722 yards (16.0 YPR) and eight touchdowns as a senior. At his April 4 Pro Day, Kelce ran 4.62 with a 37-inch vertical and 10-foot-4 broad jump -- better numbers than both Tyler Eifert and Zach Ertz. A pro-ready blocker, the athletic measurables suggest Kelce could become an elite all-around tight end if his head is on straight. He has an awful lot of long-term fantasy potential. Apr 26 - 8:44 PM

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Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

Jets beat writer Manish Mehta says to keep an eye on Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce as a possible pick on the second day.

This would be a great selection, since Kelce is one of the most talented tight end prospects in the class. There have been questions about his off-field attitude, but Kelce projects as an inline target due to his willingness to get physical, but he has nice downfield speed as well.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Apr 26 - 11:12 AM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler ranks Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce No. 30 on his overall big board.

This makes Kelce the second tight end on the list, behind Notre Dame's Tyler Eifert. "The younger brother of Eagles center Jason, Kelce is the top senior tight end in this class with the strength and speed to be a consistent receiving and blocking threat," he writes. There have been reports of off-field issues regarding Kelce, namely drugs and poor attitude, but his talent is undeniable.
Source: CBS Sports
Apr 19 - 10:04 AM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

Detroit Lions writer Mike O'Hara noted that Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce missed the entire 2010 season "reportedly for failing a drug test."

O'Hara ranks Kelce as the fifth best player at the position. The report makes sense because there was no criminal report or other story attached to the suspension, so it was dealt with in-house. Kelce is an outstanding talent, but this will be something teams have done their homework on.
Source: Detroit Lions
Apr 14 - 11:26 AM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

The Lions hosted Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce for a visit on Tuesday.

Kelce is an outstanding talent and one of the few prospects at his position who projects inline with solid receiving skills. There have been bumps in the road during the draft process, namely sports hernia surgery and character questions that stem from a yearlong suspension, but a team is going to get a talented player in Kelce.
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Apr 9 - 4:17 PM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce ran an unofficial forty in the 4.6s and registered a 37-inch vertical jump during his personal pro day work out.

Kelce had surgery to repair a hernia following the season, which kept him out of the Senior Bowl and Combine. He is a very intriguing inline prospect, successfully blocking defensive linemen at the line of scrimmage and improved comfort as a downfield receiver. However, Kelce was suspended for an entire season and the reasons have yet to be disclosed.
Source: Kevin Goheen on Twitter
Apr 4 - 1:20 PM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

ESPN's Jamison Hensley believes "this is time" for the Steelers to find their future replacement at TE for Heath Miller.

Hensley writes that the top tight ends in the draft are: Notre Dame's Tyler Eifert (first round), Stanford's Zach Ertz (first or second round), Florida's Jordan Reed (third round) and Cincinnati's Travis Kelce (third or fourth round). The last one on that list makes a lot of sense, since Kelce is an inline option than might be available in the latter parts of the second day or fourth-round range.
Source: ESPN
Mar 27 - 12:16 PM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce will not work out at the school's pro day on Wednesday.

Kelce will instead hold his own workout on April 4. Kelce was held out of Combine activities due to an abdominal injury, something that likely prevented him from attending the Senior Bowl. We love Kelce's talent, but some have questioned his character.
Source: Chris Steuber on Twitter
Mar 13 - 11:12 AM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

One unnamed NFL evaluator told Pro Football Weekly that Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce is "a trainwreck character-wise."

The same evaluator stated that Kelce's baggage will push him down to the third-round, at least. Kelce was suspended for the entire 2010 season after breaking unspecified team rules the day before the Sugar Bowl. Adding on to the off field issues, Kelce has not been able to participate int he pre-draft process due to an abdominal injury.
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Feb 23 - 8:49 AM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler thinks if Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce makes it out of the second-round, he "could be a steal."

Kelce will not workout at the Combine due to an abdominal injury, likely the same issue that kept him from the Senior Bowl. Few tight ends are as complete as Kelce due to his willing blocking attitude and improving receiving ability.
Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter
Feb 22 - 1:48 PM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce will not participate in COmbine activities due to an abdominal injury.

He showed up with 6'4 7/8 inches and 255 pounds, with 33 3/4 inch arms. Kelce missed the Senior Bowl for unspecified reasons, but the two are likely connected. We think Kelce has a chance to be the first senior tight end selected, but his limited participation during the pre-draft process doesn't help his cause.
Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter
Feb 22 - 8:53 AM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler considers Cincinnati's Travis Kelce to be the top senior TE in the 2013 class.

Kelce is followed by Alabama's Michael Williams and San Jose State's Ryan Otten. the Bearcat put on a great showing in the school's bowl game and has NFL pedigree. "Kelce brings a lot to the table as both a blocker and receiver...tough, physical and reliable, I wouldn't be shocked to see him go top-100," Brugler noted.
Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter
Jan 3 - 12:26 PM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

Cincinnati senior TE Travis Kelce caught five passes for 123 yards and a touchdown in the school's bowl game against Duke.

This was one of Kelce's best performances and it couldn't have come at a better time. In the fourth quarter, Kelce took a five yard curl and displayed a nice wiggle to evade tacklers for a 35 yard gain. Later in the same quarter, Kelce lined up as a bracketed receiver and converted a seam catch for 83 yards due to excellent straight-line strides to pull away from the defense. The likely third day pick will help an NFL roster.
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 08:43:00 AM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl believes Cincinnati senior TE Travis Kelce "could stick" on an NFL roster as a late round pick or undrafted free agent.

Weidl states that Kelce isn't overly explosive, but the senior has a good feel with routes and is tough in traffic. His brother, Jason, is the starting center for the Eagles, but Travis had his best collegiate season in 2012 and possesses an excellent frame that fits the NFL.
Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 07:50:00 AM
Travis Kelce - TE - Bearcats

Cincinnati senior Travis Kelce broke the Bearcats single season receiving record for TEs with 530 receiving yards on the year.

Kelce, the brother of Eagles center Jason, is a tight end to watch during the process. Expect him to draw at least an invitation to the East-West Shrine game and he could impress with size and experience.
Source: USA Today
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 02:37:00 PM