TRAVIS Kelce has received a brutal ranking on a recent tight end list made by NFL members.
The Kansas City Chiefs star is coming off a disappointing season for his standards.
Kelce contemplated retirement following a down season and a Super Bowl 59 heartbreak.
The 10-time Pro Bowler will return for a 13th season in the league.
However, evaluators around the league think that Kelce will continue to decline in production after recording a career-low 823 receiving yards in 2024.
Kelce was ranked No. 5 in ESPN’s top 10 best tight ends ahead of the 2025 season after claiming the No. 1 spot in the list last season.
The list was compiled by NFL coaches, scouts, and executives by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
“The back-to-back tight end king fell well short of first place after signs of decline surfaced in 2024,” Fowler wrote.
“Most of that can be chalked up to age. Kelce turns 36 in October and has played nearly 200 games over 12 years, including playoffs.
“But several evaluators noted that Kelce played heavier last year, something he’s aiming to fix.
“He has slimmed down this offseason in preparation for what could be his final season.
