Kansas City Chiefs: Ranking AFC West tight ends in 2019

When it comes to the tight end position, everyone knows the Kansas City Chiefs have the best tight end in their respective division, and even in the entire league. How would the entire division’s tight ends be ranked?

The tight end is an important position in the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs have always made sure to have a great option at tight end. They currently have arguably (but not really arguably) the best tight end in the game in Travis Kelce.

The rest of the AFC West isn’t really that impressive at the tight end spot. In fact, I had to look up the other three teams’ depth charts just to make sure I knew who their starting tight ends even were. That’s not a good sign.

So, let’s take a look at how the AFC West tight ends are ranked, starting from worst to first!

RANKING AFC WEST TIGHT ENDS

NUMBER 4 – DARREN WALLER

Be honest… Did you know who the Raiders’ tight end was before opening this article? Because I didn’t.

Even with a rookie tight end in the division, Darren Waller still somehow managed to finish last. In case you don’t know which team he’s with, it’s the Oakland Raiders, who also have Luke Willson and Derek Carrier.

The Raiders are dropping off tremendously at tight end with the departure of Jared Cook to New Orleans, and Waller isn’t an upgrade whatsoever. The new Raiders TE1, according to Ourlads’ depth chart, hasn’t done much during his three-year career. He’s hauled in just 18 catches for 178 yards and two touchdowns throughout his pro career.

Waller did spend last year with the Raiders, so they obviously feel comfortable with him moving forward. The lack of production through three years is what puts Waller last on this list, even behind an unproven rookie.