Travis Kelce had less than 1,000 yards in 3 years in college. He missed the 2010 season for violating team rules. He did next to nothing until his senior season. But he was an elite athlete. And you could envision a great player.

George Kittle had less than 800 yards in 4 seasons. He was a good blocker but an underutilized passing weapon that didn’t have much on tape to get excited about. But he was an elite athlete and you could envision him becoming a great player with his skillset.

Kelce went in the 3rd round. Kittle went in the 5th.


Kelce had a redshirt rookie year. Kittle had a ho hum rookie year. Both took off in year 2.



There is absolutely no saying that we got even one great player with these second and 3rd round swings. But they’re swings for the fences, much like Kelce and Kittle. I don’t expect much in 2023, but i feel good about the gamble on both picks and we’re in damn good shape if one of these guys ends up the home run pick you can envision them becoming in year 2.