Eagles' Dallas Goedert Credits Travis Kelce For Career Impact
Over the last decade, tight ends around the league have tried to connect as a way to bring popularity to the position.
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One of the first players to push for that camaraderie was Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Travis Kelce. The 2013 draft pick out of Cincinnati has been one of the best players in football with a resume that includes three Super Bowls, seven All-Pros, and a spot on the All-Decade Team for the 2010s.
Kelce's impact on the tight end position cannot be overlooked. Many of the league's veterans have seen him as a mentor over the course of their careers.
That was the case for Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert. The former second-round pick out of South Dakota State doesn't have the kind of numbers or awards that Kelce has earned, but he's been pretty effective in his own right.
And he has quickly credited Kelce for helping him get to this point.
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In an interview with RG.org, Goedert explained just how vital the All-Pro has been for him.
"I would wait for the defense to do something, then decide what to do after that," Goedert said. "Travis always talked about being able to put the defense in a reactionary position. He taught me how to have a purpose for what I'm doing."
That mindset change has helped Goedert grow into one of the tougher matchups in the league. According to Pro Football Focus, his 11.8-yard-per-reception average last year was seventh-best in the league.
At 30 years old, it's highly unlikely that Goedert will ever be able to match Kelce's impact on the field. He is entering the final year of his contract with the Eagles and has battled injuries over the last few seasons.
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That doesn't mean he's jealous, though.
His credit to Kelce is an important reminder of how close the tight end position has gotten around the league. They all look out for each other in more ways than one.
In Goedert's case, Kelce helped him by changing his mindset on the field. The Philly veteran can use that assistance from now on as he tries to help the Eagles win another Super Bowl.
Related: Travis and Jason Kelce Earn Major Congratulations For All-Time Announcement
Related: Eagles Represented on NFL All-Quarter Century Team
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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