Travis Kelce gives wholesome praise to Super Bowl rival George Kittle

Travis Kelce has plenty of striking qualities with honesty and modesty among them.

The Chiefs superstar tight end, who looks set for the Hall of Fame, but he took time out to hail his Super Bowl rival George Kittle.

Kittle and Kelce are flying the flag for tight ends in the NFLCredit: Getty
Both Kelce and Kittle have followed the lead of New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski in attempting to make the role sexy.

Kittle even helped form ‘Tight Ends Day’ – held on the fourth Sunday of every October since 2019, after he was caught on mic discussing the need for them to have their own holiday.

With two Super Bowl rings, Kelce has been one of the top TEs in the National Football League for some time.

And he’s played a vital contribution in the Chiefs’ playoff run this season.

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With plenty of throws his way from Patrick Mahomes, he now has the most catches ever in playoff history (156) and the second most receiving yards (1,810).

But being humble for a moment, Kelce has paid tribute to the man he’ll face off against in Super Bowl 58.

“The king of Tight End U,” Kelce said to media. “He’s the best tight end in the league, and deservingly so this year.

“He’s been playing lights out, playing the best football of his career and really catapulting that San Fran team through the playoffs.