Usain Bolt, please step aside. Travis Kelce just called Tyreek Hill the actual ‘Cheetah’ on the field, for a good cause. The TE is making headlines after snubbing the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, in favor of Tyreek Hill in a potential 60-yard dash. During a recent appearance on a show, Kelce highlighted the potential of Tyreek Hill on the field. He expressed confidence in the WR and described him as getting “shot out of a cannon”.

But during the interview, he was asked about the potential race between NFL‘s “Cheetah” and a retired Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt. He openly put his words talking about his immense speed with a ball.

Travis Kelce picks Tyreek Hill over Usain Bolt in 60-yard Dash

The crime partner of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and the tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, recently commented on the speed of Tyreek Hill. In a recent interview on the ‘Dan Patrick Show’, Travis Kelce opened up and stated his choice as the winner in the 60-yard Dash, amidst the legendary Usain Bolt and Tyreek Hills comparison. When asked how much would Hill beat him by in a hundred-yard dash? He answered, “Man, I would hope it wouldn’t get further than like 20 yards.” Kelce replied, “I’ve seen that guy take off before, and I did not think I had any chance of getting closer to him. Like with him with the ball in his hands, for sure he’s a whole different speed with the ball in his hands.”

Kelce’s statement is a testament to the incredible speed and athleticism of Tyreek Hill. Kelce indirectly highlighted the importance of speed in football and how Tyreek Hill’s magnificent ability help him significantly impact the game. Kelce cherishes the hype and excitement surrounding Tyreek Hill’s potential.

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Further, during the interview, when asked about a potential race between Hill and the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, Kelce expressed his confidence in Tyreek Hill stating, “I’m taking Tyreek. I mean 60, I’m taking Tyreek. Tyreek gets shot out of a cannon. Those first 50 and 60 are not slow by any means.”

Acknowledging Hill, Kelce stated “he’s more of a 200 meter guy” and tends to keep his speed going as he hits the turn to the straightaway. Kelce was impressed by his speed even if with a ball in his hands as he has seen him take off before. These comments highlight Hill’s exceptional potential and decision-making skills on the field. As Usain Bolt himself said, “Speed is not just about running, it’s about how quickly you can make decisions“, there would be no doubt if we say, Tyreek Hills mean these words.

Tyreek Hills, the NFL’s FOAT

Tyreek Hill has a great reputation as one of the fastest players in the NFL world. His stats on the ground speak for themselves. During the 2020 season, Hill had the fifth-fastest rushing speed with the ball. Also, we can include those two top 10 ball-carrying speeds in the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

Talking about his speed, how can we forget, that full-display 44-yard receiving touchdown, where he reached a full stroke speed of 21.91 mph. Hill also had a record-breaking moment in his rookie season, where he ran the FOAT (Fastest of all time) with the ball in his hands, recording an immense speed of 23.24 mph on a kickoff return touchdown.

Tyreek “Cheetah” Hill demonstrates his pace ability. Kelce’s statement about not having a chance to catch up to Tyreek Hill highlights his rushing potential. What do you think, if you were a part of defense facing Tyreek Hill on the field, how would you try to stop him? Comment below.

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