Fastest to 10,000 receiving yards by an NFL tight end
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Travis Kelce leads with 10,000 receiving yards in 139 games, at 33, first of 5 tight ends. George Kittle is ahead of Antonio Gates's pace, with 8,433 receiving yards in 131 games, 1,567 short of 10,000.
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- Travis Kelce
- Rob Gronkowski
- George Kittle
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce2014 – 2022 | 139 | |
| Rob Gronkowski2010 – 20219,286 of 10,000 receiving yards, inactive after 142 games | 142 | |
| George Kittle2017 – 20268,433 of 10,000 receiving yards | 131 | |
| Kellen Winslow1979 – 19876,741 of 10,000 receiving yards, inactive after 109 games | 109 | |
| Antonio Gates2003 – 2014 | 177 | |
| Jason Witten2003 – 2014 | 177 | |
| Tony Gonzalez1997 – 2008 | 177 | |
| Kellen Winslow2004 – 20135,236 of 10,000 receiving yards, inactive after 105 games | 105 | |
| Shannon Sharpe1990 – 2003 | 203 |
Method
- Box scores start in 1960, so 36 careers that began earlier aren't here.