Updated list of players attending Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's Tight End University (2024)

Charles Goldman

June 23, 2021 6:45 am CT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has joined forces with George Kittle and Greg Olsen to create a summit for the NFL’s top players at the position. The summit is aptly named Tight End University, as the best players across the league will get together with the goal of learning more about the position they play. The first installment kicks off this evening in Nashville, Tennessee, with over 40 NFL tight ends expected to attend.

Chiefs fans will likely be disappointed to learn that rookie TE Noah Gray won’t be in attendance, but it’s through no fault of his own. Kelce, Kittle and Olsen expected a handful of players for the inaugural event until interest outweighed their capacity. The only rookie invited to the event was the No. 4 overall draft pick in the 2021 NFL draft, Falcons TE Kyle Pitts. Gray is also hosting a youth football camp in his hometown on Friday.

Here’s a look at the players expected to attend the inaugural event:

Raiders TE Darren Waller

Sep 22, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the…

Sep 22, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos TE Noah Fant

Apr 25, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Noah Fant (Iowa) is selected as the number twenty overall…

Apr 25, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Noah Fant (Iowa) is selected as the number twenty overall pick to the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft in Downtown Nashville. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles TE Zach Ertz

Nov 3, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) in action against…

Nov 3, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) in action against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens TE Mark Andrews

Jan 6, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) during an AFC…

Jan 6, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) during an AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Miami TE Mike Gesicki

Dec 13, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) makes a…

Dec 13, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) makes a catch against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Bears TE Cole Kmet

Nov 16, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) takes the field…

Nov 16, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) takes the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots TE Jonnu Smith

Nov 26, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) celebrates after scoring…

Nov 26, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers TE Eric Ebron

Dec 27, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) runs after a…

Dec 27, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) runs after a catch against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Lions TE T.J. Hockenson

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 29: T.J. Hockenson #88 of the Detroit Lions makes the first down…

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 29: T.J. Hockenson #88 of the Detroit Lions makes the first down catch and is tackled by Tyrann Mathieu #32 and Damien Wilson #54 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of the game at Ford Field on September 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Kansas City defeated Detroit 34-30. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Browns TE David Njoku

Jan 17, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) is defended…