Travis Kelce’s rise from a 63rd‑overall pick in 2013 to one of the era’s most reliable pass targets reshaped how fantasy managers view late‑round gems. Kelce led the class in receptions (1,004) and sits near the top in yards (12,151) and TDs (77), underscoring why he remains a cornerstone KC’s offense. DeAndre Hopkins joined the Chiefs in 2024 via a Titans trade, creating a high‑end duo that keeps KC’s passing game diverse and dangerous. Kelce’s four All‑Pros tie Cordarrelle Patterson for most among the 2013 draftees, a reminder that stars can emerge far from the first round.

The piece also revisits the top 2013 pick, Eric Fisher, KC’s longtime left tackle who helped pave Mahomes’ path to glory and a Super Bowl win. Kelce and Fisher shared eight seasons together, with Kelce entering his 13th KC season in 2025. The draft class itself is characterized as light on blue‑chip QBs and stars, but Kelce’s ascent stands out as a blueprint for how late picks can anchor an all‑time great fantasy career. Hopkins’ KC reunion adds a wrinkle for Week‑to‑Week planning, hinting at more balanced defenses facing KC’s weapons and potential tweaks in target distribution for fantasy rosters.