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Position program · 5-day cycle

Tight-
End. /TE

Travis Kelce track22 drillsBeginner → elite
Program at a glance
Cycle length5 days
Total drills22
Daily session60–90 min
EquipmentCones, balls
Athletes training4,218
The overview

Elite tight ends are a matchup nightmare because they can both block at the line and beat linebackers in coverage. Blocking technique keeps you on the field — routes are what make you a starter.

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Travis Kelce
TE · Kansas City Chiefs
Route running — he runs every route as if he's a wide receiver, not a tight end.
Body positioning at the catch point — shields defenders with his frame before the ball arrives.
After-the-catch mentality — always turns upfield immediately, never laterally.

Targets to hit

5 metrics · pro benchmarks
01 · Separation
2+ yards vs LB
Separation vs linebacker coverage on 65%+ of routes in practice.
02 · Blocking
3s sustain
Sustain block for 3+ seconds before defender disengages.
03 · RAC
4+ yards after catch
Average yards gained after catch per reception.
04 · Catch rate
75%+ on all targets
Combined catch rate in drill sessions.
05 · Red zone
60%+ contested
Contested catch rate in goal line scenarios.

The week

Day 01
Footwork & mechanics
Route running technique for big targets.
01
5-yard stem drill: clean break on in/out route from inline position.20 reps
02
Seam route: vertical stem 8 yards, break inside.15 reps
03
Crossing route: sell the run fake, come across middle.10 reps
04
Red zone fade: back shoulder timing with QB.10 reps
Day 02
Position-specific drills
Blocking and ball skills.
05
Drive block: sustain for 3 seconds on base block.15 reps
06
Down block: angle block on DE for inside zone.15 reps
07
JUGS contested: catch with DB draped over you.20 reps
08
Chip release: chip DE, release into flat route.10 reps
Day 03
Film study & reads
Leverage and matchup exploitation.
09
Watch 10 Kelce routes: identify how he creates body separation vs zone LBs.10 routes · annotated
10
Identify soft spots in Cover 2 and Cover 4 from your alignment.30 min
11
Red zone mapping: draw 5 red zone routes with leverage points vs coverage.5 plays
12
Self-tape: find 2 routes where you decelerated on the stem.Full game
Day 04
Speed & conditioning
Functional athleticism for hybrid role.
13
Lateral agility: 5-5-5 cone drill (WR-level agility for a TE).8 reps
14
Box jump (first-step explosion for route breaks).3 sets · 6 reps
15
Sled push (blocking power).30 yards × 5
16
Sprint-catch-sprint: 10 yards, catch, 10 more yards at speed.15 reps
Day 05
Live reps & competition
Live matchups and contested situations.
17
1-on-1 vs LB: run 10 different routes — grade separation on each.10 routes
18
Red zone: back shoulder, seam, and slant vs coverage.15 reps
19
Blocking in 11-on-11: grade your 10 blocking assignments.10 plays
20
RAC competition: catch over middle and make first defender miss.10 reps
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