Travis Kelce's NFL ranking is a major drop for the Chiefs legend originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Travis Kelce is entering his later NFL years with the Kansas City Chiefs. So, with that in mind, it shouldn't at all be surprising that his NFL ranking isn't what it used to.
But, make no mistake, my friend. Kelce is still performing very well. Last season, even with the Chiefs not making the playoffs, Kelce played in all 17 games. He recorded 76 receptions for 851 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He also averaged 11.2 yards per catch.
The NFL is slowly rolling out its NFL Top 100 list, which is one of the most anticipated best-of players lists of the year. In it, they have Kelce at No. 79. That's down from No. 42 last season. It's worth noting that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is down, too, coming in at No. 18.
Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce Takes a Hit in NFL RankingAt least the description of Kelce on the list was positive, though, and pointed out that he's still elite.
"Though the future Hall of Famer has lost a step, Kelce remains one of the elite tight ends in the league, and the 36-year-old still has some spring in his step," the NFL notes, adding that he had 463 yards after the catch in 2025, which was third among tight ends.
"Having been voted to his 11th Pro Bowl, Kelce's best seasons might be in the rearview, but his peak form is still better than most," they add. "He's got at least one more season with the Chiefs -- whom he led in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns -- to wrap up what's been one of the greatest careers in NFL history for a tight end, whether you're judging it with statistics, team success or individual accolades like his 11th straight Top 100 spot."
So, Kelce isn't where he used to be. But, there are a lot of NFL players who'd love to be at No. 79 at his age.
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