Travis Kelce recently explained that Jimmy Graham does not receive enough credit for his NFL career.
Kelce is widely regarded as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, tight ends in NFL history.
The Kansas City Chiefs star is often compared to the likes of Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski, and Shannon Sharpe.
However, Kelce believes that Graham should be involved in more conversations around elite tight ends.
Jimmy Graham responds to Travis Kelce’s praise
Travis Kelce shared his opinion on people underappreciating Jimmy Graham’s career in the latest episode of his podcast with his brother, Jason.
“I feel like [Jimmy Graham] has never gotten the true respect that he deserves at the tight end position,” Kelce said.
“I want to give Jimmy some love because what he did to change the game isn’t talked about enough.”
Graham was clearly delighted to receive high praise from an all-time great player, as he responded on social media.
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“Wow, that’s special. Always grateful I was able to be a part of this team and system,” tweeted the former New Orleans Saint.
“We showed the NFL how valuable a TE truly can be when he’s used as a matchup.”
Jimmy Graham’s Hall of Fame case
A genuine case can be made for Jimmy Graham to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Graham’s prime with the New Orleans Saints is comparable to any tight end in NFL history, including Travis Kelce.
In the 2011 season, Graham had 99 receptions for 1,310 yards and 11 touchdowns and made his first of five Pro Bowl appearances.
Two years later, he led the league with 16 touchdown receptions, four more than Kelce has ever had in a single season.
Graham’s main problem is that he did not have the longevity you would expect from a Hall of Famer.
Graham’s prime only lasted six years (2011-2017), whereas most Hall of Famers sustained decade-long excellence.
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