Travis Kelce was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round, 63rd overall, of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Draft Details

Kelce entered the league as a tight end out of the University of Cincinnati, marking the Chiefs' first pick in that third-round selection. He spent much of his rookie year on injured reserve but exploded onto the scene in 2014 with 862 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

Rise to Stardom

From there, Kelce became one of the NFL's elite tight ends, leading the 2013 draft class in receptions (over 1,000 career), receiving yards, and touchdowns. He's since earned multiple All-Pro nods, Pro Bowls, and three Super Bowl rings with the Chiefs alongside Patrick Mahomes.

Key Milestones

  • 2013 Draft Night : Selected early in Round 3 after 62 players, including stars like Cordarrelle Patterson; Kelce later reflected on expecting a different team in interviews.
  • Records Broken : Fastest tight end to 9,000 career yards; most playoff receptions in Chiefs history.
  • Recent Accolades : Tied for most All-Pro first-team selections from his draft class; key in Super Bowl runs through 2025.

TL;DR : Drafted 2013 by Chiefs (Rd 3, Pick 63)—a steal who's now an NFL legend.

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