'Ageless Wonder' Travis Kelce Hailed by NFL Exec Ahead of 14th Season with Chiefs

Travis Kelce received praise from within the NFL regarding his longevity as the star tight end prepares for his 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs.

"He's still the ageless wonder at the position," an NFC personnel evaluator told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "His elite route savvy, body control and instincts allow him to still compete at a high level, despite him getting up in age."

Kelce was ranked as the No. 10 tight end in the NFL heading into the 2026 season in a survey of the league coaches, executives and scouts conducted by Fowler.

There were questions surrounding the 11-time Pro Bowler potentially retiring at the end of his 2025 campaign, although he ultimately returned to the Chiefs on a new contract.

While Kelce will be turning 37 years old next season, he's shown that he can still be a productive piece of Kansas City's passing attack.

He caught 76 of his 108 targets in 2025, while his 851 receiving yards ranked No. 4 among all tight ends. Kelce also found the end zone five times.

The veteran will now look to help the Chiefs return to the AFC postseason picture after their streak of 10 consecutive playoff appearances was snapped last year.