Kansas City Eyes Potential Travis Kelce Successor

The Chiefs have scheduled three top-30 visits so far, and they will keep scheduling more until they draft a month away. Their first meeting was with Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks, and the second visit was for San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson.

Now, Kansas City is looking at possible tight end depth. Its third meeting is with Georgia tight end Oscar Delp.

The 6-foot-5 Bulldog could be a perfect fit in the Chiefs’ scheme. With Travis Kelce leaning towards the end of his career, he could mentor the rookie and build him up to be a successor.

Delp is projected to be a Day 3 prospect, but he has the potential to be a top tight end throughout the rookies. Kansas City has had Kelce and Tony Gonzalez, so Delp would want to play for such a historical organization.

He also has pure speed that can break a lot of different coverages. Linebackers have had their problems trying to cover him, and he has the size to almost bully whoever is matched up on him.

Delp also has the hands that can catch any ball thrown his way. The Chiefs have a history of looking at tight ends that can play physical and call their own number, and Delp has that mindset.

According to scouts, he has the ability to also provide a boosted run game, something Kansas City has been needing, and with Kenneth Walker being added to the team, Delp could provide some much-needed strength up front.

Kansas City will be looking to see if he fits their culture during the visit. There is also some film study, where he will probably be asked questions about how he fits into their scheme, Nevertheless, the Chiefs will look to see if he is worth one of their nine picks.

With Kelce as a possible mentor, the Chiefs could be using this visit to see if they have a potential long-term starter in their hands.