This year has proven triumphant for the Kansas City Chiefs and their players. Their Super Bowl victory earlier this year earned them well-deserved accolades. Notably, Patrick Mahomes secured the MVP title and has become a household name, particularly in KC. Adding to their list of achievements, Travis Kelce, a close companion of the Chiefs‘ $450 million quarterback, has solidified his position as a true standout.

This accomplishment is poised to fill every corner of Chiefdom with pride. Notably, when the Kansas City Chiefs decided to trade wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins during the past offseason, they were essentially entrusting tight end Travis Kelce with the pivotal role of leading the team’s pass-catching unit to a coveted world championship. The result was precisely that, affirmed even by the NFL.

High praise for Kelce in the NFL ranks

For the third consecutive year, Kelce received praise in the NFL’s annual star ranking. The Kansas City Chiefs’ official Twitter site announced, “Alright nah! @TKelce cracks the top 5 on the #NFLTop100 list 🏹” The NFL released the top 10 players on its NFL Top 100 list on Monday night, a ranking based on player opinions. Kelce secured the fifth position, moving up from 10th last year, thanks to his impressive 2022 performance.

The 33-year-old is now five spots ahead of Chiefs’ Chris Jones, who holds the 10th rank. Kansas City’s 6-foot-5 powerhouse led last season in targets (150), receptions (110), receiving yards (1,338), and receiving touchdowns (12). With two Super Bowl rings, Kelce, an eight-time Pro Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro, also holds the record for most consecutive and overall seasons with 1,000 receiving yards by a tight end (seven).

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Additionally, the NFL’s acclaimed list also includes Kelce’s best friend Patrick Mahomes.

Players in the top 10!

Patrick Mahomes stands as the premier football player, a fact likely already familiar to all. The NFL Network’s top 100 list, unveiled on Monday, solidified the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback’s supremacy by placing him at the pinnacle. This ranking surpasses prominent figures such as Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

Notably, the list features Justin Jefferson at the second spot, followed by Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts at third, 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa at fourth, and the illustrious Travis Kelce securing the fifth position. Furthermore, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow claims sixth place, while Dolphins’ wide receiver Tyreek Hill holds the seventh spot. Bills quarterback Josh Allen is ranked eighth, with Cowboys’ linebacker Micah Parsons in ninth position, and Chiefs’ defensive tackle Chris Jones rounding off the top ten.

Now, all eyes turn to the upcoming season to see how these players will make their mark on the field.

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