{"id":17992,"date":"2013-02-07T01:57:27","date_gmt":"2013-02-07T05:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jetnation.com\/?p=17992"},"modified":"2022-09-15T05:54:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T09:54:36","slug":"jets-draft-prospect-te-travis-kelce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/2013\/02\/07\/jets-draft-prospect-te-travis-kelce\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets Draft Prospect TE – Kelce"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Jets are implementing Marty Mornhinweg\u2019s new offense<\/a> and the team will need to restock with players who fit his system.\u00a0 This past season the tight end position was not as productive as it had been over the last several years.\u00a0 Free agent TE Dustin Keller, 6\u20192\u201d, 250, known more for his pass catching ability then his blocking skills struggled to see the field with injuries and is unlikely to be resigned.\u00a0 With the team being in poor financial shape obtaining a veteran will be difficult so the best place to find a potential starter is in this year\u2019s upcoming draft.<\/p>\n

University of Cincinnati redshirt senior tight end Travis Kelce<\/a>, 6\u20196\u201d, 260, had a breakout season for the Bearcats hauling in 45 passes for 722 yards, 8 touchdowns with a 16.0 yards-pre-catch average.<\/a>\u00a0 Travis has some NFL bloodlines as his brother Jason plays center for the Philadelphia Eagles.<\/p>\n

Kelce\u2019s versatility is what makes him the perfect fit for the Jets new offense.\u00a0 He can play a variety of roles as he\u2019s a good blocker, even in space, can be a slot receiver as well as play tight to the line.\u00a0 He has good speed for a big man, soft hands, can catch passes in tight windows and offers a safety outlet for the quarterback.<\/p>\n

Here are some highlights of Kelce during the 2012 Belk Bowl:<\/h2>\n

Check out our NY Jets video below.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nBIK_P5c6c4<\/p>\n

Notice the yards after the catch, an important aspect to Mornhinweg\u2019s offense, and the ability to split defenders while still out running them.\u00a0 Drawing defenders, especially the safeties, is an important factor to the success of the offense and a big target will certainly do that potentially opening up plays down field to the wide-outs.<\/p>\n

One red flag is Kelce was suspended<\/a> for the entire 2010 season by Bearcats head coach Butch Jones for violations of team rules.\u00a0 Another issue is Kelce being a \u201cone hit wonder\u201d as the 2012 season provided his only significant production during his colligate career.<\/p>\n

Kelce has all the physical tools to be a prime fit for Mornhinweg\u2019s offense and is likely to be a mid-round draft choice.\u00a0 The Jets would be wise to take a good look at Kelce as he has unlimited potential to flourish in the Jets new offense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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