Chiefs New Chief TE Travis Kelce - Page 11

**TribalElder** · 04-26-2013, 06:43 PM

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profil...lce?id=2540258

OVERVIEW
In high school, Kelce was a three sport star, but his best sport was always football. He was a three-year letter winner at quarterback, and earned All-Lake Erie League honors after totaling 2,539 yards of total offense and 31 total touchdowns as a senior. Kelce’s uncle Don Blalock played football at Purdue and grandfather Don Blalock played football at Ohio. Travis is the younger brother of former Cincinnati Bearcats and current Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce.

In his first year on campus, Travis redshirted. In his redshirt freshman year, Kelce participated in 11 games as the tight end. He caught one pass for three yards. Kelce also played some quarterback, strictly in a Wildcat role. He logged eight carries for 47 yards and two touchdowns. Kelce did not play in 2010, as he was suspended for a violation of team rules. Upon his return in 2011, Kelce caught 13 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns. In his senior season, Kelce put himself on the NFL prospect map, as he caught 45 passes for 722 yards and eight touchdowns. He was selected to the All-Big East first team for his play.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Kelce has an ideal tight end frame. Athletic for his size, with great strength, and the ability to stretch the field vertically. Very physical run blocker, generates power from the lower half, and will move defenders off the ball. Plays with leverage. Wide catching radius, can adjust and make the difficult catch. Tough to bring down after the catch. Light feet, and has lined up in numerous different positions.
WEAKNESSES Suspended for an entire season for violating team rules. Only one season of production. Doesn't have blazing speed. Not a tremendously explosive athlete. Doesn't come out of his breaks all that well.
NFL COMPARISON Rob Gronkowski
BOTTOM LINE Kelce has been a tremendous run blocker throughout his career for the Bearcats, but really elevated his game as a receiver in his senior season. He isn't a tremendous athlete, but he does a lot of things very well. It's a deep tight end class, but Kelce's play suggests that he should be highly sought after.

-King- · 04-26-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

where are all you Tony Moeaki ballwashers of the last three years that were complete homers for him and gave him a free pass every year and called him the next Tony Gonzalez

Travis Kelce is bringing you a plate of crow to eat as he takes your precious Moeaki's roster spot.

You're a joke.

Cannibal · 04-26-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Neither Fisher or Kelce were bad picks.

But they weren't investments at the most important position.

By the time we make one, one of the best prospects in this draft (Barkley) will be off the board.

I full expect the Chiefs to invest in Tyler Wilson in the next two picks, however.

Barkley is a ****. **** USC QB's.

Dunerdr · 04-26-2013, 07:20 PM

B.P.A. Its not worth bitching read the bpa plan understand it. We will likely never get flashy players we want but green bay made something out of it just sit back and let it unfold for a few yeArs.

**petegz28** · 04-26-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

where are all you Tony Moeaki ballwashers of the last three years that were complete homers for him and gave him a free pass every year and called him the next Tony Gonzalez

Travis Kelce is bringing you a plate of crow to eat as he takes your precious Moeaki's roster spot.

All the people screaming "we got Moeaki" have been bitching about him the last 3 years

Bump · 04-26-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

traded up for Tony Moeaki over Jimmy Graham and Aaron Hernandez.

three years later hes now being pushed out by a new regimes two TE acquisitions

bang up job Scooter. A rebuild of a rebuild.

.
and drafting DMC over Gronk and Javier Arenas over Golden Tate

**petegz28** · 04-26-2013, 07:21 PM

I think it is more than obvious that Reid wants bigger guys and none of this under-sized, BS that Pioli tried to do

-King- · 04-26-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunerdr

B.P.A. Its not worth bitching read the bpa plan understand it. We will likely never get flashy players we want but green bay made something out of it just sit back and let it unfold for a few yeArs.

Funny thing is... Dorsey and the Packers didn't even follow BPA at all. Look at their draft last year. Their first 6 picks were all defensive players. They drafted for need more than any other team in the league because of how shitty their defense was.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-26-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

Personal problems often hurt draft stock badly. Justin Houston was a prime example. Reid probably knows the kid a little personally due to the family connection. If personal problems are the only problem, I'm cool with this guy.

Well if anyone is great at helping at-risk youth with substance abuse issues it's Andy Reid.

**TimeForWasp** · 04-26-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

I was kinda impressed with his QB. He was a make it happen kinda guy in that vid. His double pumps fooled the defense and he looked like a make it happen any way you can kind of QB. Anyone know anything about him?

**Saul Good** · 04-26-2013, 07:22 PM

I've watched a lot of Cincy games. This guy is a stud. Great athlete who is just scratching the surface of what he can do.

Brock · 04-26-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Gronk was a top 8 pick?

He wouldn't be on a do over?

Brock · 04-26-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

I've watched a lot of Cincy games. This guy is a stud. Great athlete who is just scratching the surface of what he can do.

I sure hope so.

evolve27 · 04-26-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

I've watched a lot of Cincy games. This guy is a stud. Great athlete who is just scratching the surface of what he can do.

Good enough for me. In Dorsey I trust.

KC kid · 04-26-2013, 07:25 PM

If Moeaki did not have a crazy highlight reel one handed catch, no one would give two flying shits about him

**Bwana** · 04-26-2013, 07:25 PM

Not a sexy pick, but he looks like a beast of a TE.

04-26-2013, 06:43 PM
TribalElder Arrowhead Trail of Tears Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: KansasCity Casino cash: $900441	New TE... Old one was broken http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profil...lce?id=2540258 OVERVIEW In high school, Kelce was a three sport star, but his best sport was always football. He was a three-year letter winner at quarterback, and earned All-Lake Erie League honors after totaling 2,539 yards of total offense and 31 total touchdowns as a senior. Kelce’s uncle Don Blalock played football at Purdue and grandfather Don Blalock played football at Ohio. Travis is the younger brother of former Cincinnati Bearcats and current Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. In his first year on campus, Travis redshirted. In his redshirt freshman year, Kelce participated in 11 games as the tight end. He caught one pass for three yards. Kelce also played some quarterback, strictly in a Wildcat role. He logged eight carries for 47 yards and two touchdowns. Kelce did not play in 2010, as he was suspended for a violation of team rules. Upon his return in 2011, Kelce caught 13 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns. In his senior season, Kelce put himself on the NFL prospect map, as he caught 45 passes for 722 yards and eight touchdowns. He was selected to the All-Big East first team for his play. ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Kelce has an ideal tight end frame. Athletic for his size, with great strength, and the ability to stretch the field vertically. Very physical run blocker, generates power from the lower half, and will move defenders off the ball. Plays with leverage. Wide catching radius, can adjust and make the difficult catch. Tough to bring down after the catch. Light feet, and has lined up in numerous different positions. WEAKNESSES Suspended for an entire season for violating team rules. Only one season of production. Doesn't have blazing speed. Not a tremendously explosive athlete. Doesn't come out of his breaks all that well. NFL COMPARISON Rob Gronkowski BOTTOM LINE Kelce has been a tremendous run blocker throughout his career for the Bearcats, but really elevated his game as a receiver in his senior season. He isn't a tremendous athlete, but he does a lot of things very well. It's a deep tight end class, but Kelce's play suggests that he should be highly sought after.
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04-26-2013, 07:20 PM	#153
Dunerdr MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $-930000	B.P.A. Its not worth bitching read the bpa plan understand it. We will likely never get flashy players we want but green bay made something out of it just sit back and let it unfold for a few yeArs. __________________ Adopt-A-Chief- Rachel Santschi
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04-26-2013, 07:21 PM	#156
petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $904127	I think it is more than obvious that Reid wants bigger guys and none of this under-sized, BS that Pioli tried to do
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Saul Good Quit your bullshit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bored of winning Casino cash: $10052799	I've watched a lot of Cincy games. This guy is a stud. Great athlete who is just scratching the surface of what he can do. __________________ Today is not a good day to be a pussy.
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KC kid Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $10004940	If Moeaki did not have a crazy highlight reel one handed catch, no one would give two flying shits about him
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04-26-2013, 07:25 PM	#165
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2137733647	Not a sexy pick, but he looks like a beast of a TE. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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