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Chiefs Positioned to Replace Travis Kelce With Young Star

Chiefs Positioned to Replace Travis Kelce With Young Star

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs may soon need to replace their star tight end, Travis Kelce, due to possible retirement. They have a top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL draft, which they could use to select Kenyon Sadiq, a promising tight end from Oregon. Sadiq has been a standout player, winning awards and playing a key role in his college team's success.

Key Facts

  • The Kansas City Chiefs ended their season with a 6-11 record.
  • They have a top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL draft, the first since 2017.
  • There is speculation about Travis Kelce possibly retiring.
  • Kenyon Sadiq from Oregon is a potential draft choice for the Chiefs.
  • Sadiq is 6-foot-3 and won the 2025 Big Ten Tight End of the Year award.
  • He led his college team with 46 catches, 531 yards, and eight touchdowns.
  • Sadiq is a finalist for the John Mackey Award for best college tight end.
  • If Kelce stays, Sadiq could learn from him as a mentor.

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