Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe claims that Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is the greatest tight end of all time. Sharpe believes that Kelce elevates his game to a higher level and is more productive and performs better in the playoffs than any other tight end, giving him the edge in the debate. Contrary to other potential candidates such as Tony Gonzalez, a former Chief, or four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski, Sharpe says, "The bigger the moment, the bigger he plays." Notably, in the playoffs, Kelce has averaged 7.4 receptions and 86 receiving yards per game. 

Sharpe's argument favors Kelce's ability to perform well in high-pressure situations. Furthermore, during the Super Bowl LVII game, Sharpe told Sports Illustrated that if the Chiefs beat the Eagles, he'd crown Kelce as the greatest tight end of all time. For his regular season career, Kelce has averaged 5.7 receptions and 71.8 receiving yards per game. In playoff history, he is second to Hall of Famer wide receiver Jerry Rice in catches, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions.