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Rob Gronkowski is widely regarded as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history. His impressive career, highlighted by four Super Bowl victories, solidifies his place among the elite. Given his success and experience, Gronkowski’s opinion carries significant weight—especially when it comes to evaluating the best tight end in the game today.
In a recent interview with Athlon Sports, the five-time Pro Bowler shared his thoughts on who currently holds the top spot at the position. Without hesitation, Gronkowski declared Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs as the best tight end in the NFL.
“Travis Kelce is the best in the game right now, no doubt about that,” Gronkowski stated, referencing his collaboration with Bounty. “His ability to make big plays has been proven year after year. This season, especially, he’s been a standout. In the first playoff game, for example, he stepped up with over 100 yards and was a key part in helping the Chiefs overcome the Houston Texans.”
Gronkowski emphasized that Kelce’s impact isn’t always fully captured in the stats, noting his ability to rise to the occasion in clutch moments. “Even when he’s not putting up huge numbers on the stat sheet, Kelce is making plays and contributing in ways that help the team succeed. He always steps up, regardless of the role he’s playing in the offense,” Gronkowski said.
Kelce’s performance in the divisional round against the Texans certainly supported Gronkowski’s praise. The Chiefs’ star tight end recorded seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown, playing a crucial role in Kansas City’s victory. However, his stat line in the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills was much quieter, with just two catches for 19 yards. Despite that, Kelce’s presence and leadership were still vital to the Chiefs’ narrow 32-29 win.
As Gronkowski pointed out, Kelce’s dominance extends beyond the box score. “Even when the numbers don’t show it, he’s always performing at a high level,” Gronkowski noted. “He’s one of the most dominant postseason players in history, and it shows year after year.”
Now, Kelce has the chance to prove Gronkowski’s words true on the biggest stage of all. As the Chiefs aim for a historic third consecutive Super Bowl title on February 9, Kelce’s impact will undoubtedly be a key factor in their success against the Philadelphia Eagles. With all eyes on him, there’s little doubt that Kelce will be a major player in this high-stakes matchup.
