During his time at Cincinnati, Kelce transitioned from quarterback to tight end. Still, in three seasons of action, he only totaled 59 receptions for 875 yards and 10 touchdowns. His longest catch, and most career yards in a college game, came in his final game, the 2012 Belk Bowl, which Cincinnati won 48-34 over the Duke Blue Devils.

Those gaudy numbers extend into the postseason. In the first playoff game of his career, Gronkowski set an NFL record for tight ends with three touchdowns in a 10-catch, 145-yard effort. No quarterback and pass-catcher in league history have combined for more postseason touchdowns than Gronkowski and Tom Brady.

Four free agency destinations for tight end Travis Kelce if he opts to leave the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 NFL offseason.