Brought on as guest analyst for Bleacher Report’s draft coverage, host Adam Lefko read the pick to the 11-year veteran.
Revealed Lefko: “It’s on the screen… It’s Cam Jurgens… Oh, that’s the difference – it’s a center…”
Kells was not phased out.
“Yes,” he said. “As soon as this man was available, I knew we were taking him.”
Then came the seal of approval from an all-time franchise, which should make fans feel good about the future of the situation.
“This is my favorite player in the draft,” Kelce said. “I’m not saying just because we chose him. The Eagles are using me to evaluate a few centers and evaluate all the people I’ve seen, like for the last 2-3 years, all The guy who compares himself the most is this guy.
“He’s so athletic, so fast. You see him out in space, he runs. He’s a natural athlete. You see the fluidity. He played the tight end, transitioned a position. He’s only been aggressive for two years. playing the line… This man is a freak athletically. He has the best chance of becoming the difference-maker in the center position. I love this baby. I really am.”