The lead-up to the 2013 NFL Draft carried with it a universal warning from talent evaluators. This year's crop ofNFLprospects was not looking very good. There weren't many consensus blue-chip players in the 2013 NFL Draft. There were even fewer high-quality quarterbacks, with many wondering whether one of Geno Smith or EJ Manuel would be selected in the first round. The battle for the No. 1 overall pick turned into a battle between Jake Fisher and Luke Joeckel. At the same time, Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner and West Virginia receiver Tavon Austin were viewed as two of the class's more exciting players. All told, the warnings about the strength of the draft class proved valid. Many of the top selections in the 2013 NFL Draft ultimately proved to be busts, and few from the 254-man class went on to become consistent, high-quality NFL players. Among them was tight endTravis Kelce. The Cincinnati product wasn't selected in the first round of the draft, and most only knew him as the younger brother ofPhiladelphia Eaglescenter Jason Kelce. Even so, the athletic prospect performed well enough to draw the interest of Andy Reid and theKansas City Chiefs. And since being selected, Kelce has turned himself into one of the best players from the entire 2013 NFL Draft. The Kansas City Chiefs selected Kelce in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. The Cincinnati product was the 63rd overall selection and the fifth tight end chosen in the draft to that point. Kelce ranks No. 1 among all 2013 draftees in total receptions (1,004) and ranks second in receiving yards (12,151) and receiving touchdowns (77) behind onlyDeAndre Hopkins. The two played together during the 2024 NFL season after the Chiefs acquired Hopkins via trade from theTennessee Titans. Eric Fisher was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. The Chiefs selected the offensive tackle out of Central Michigan and planned to make him the team's long-term starter at left tackle. Fisher played 132 games (128 starts) across nine career NFL seasons, eight in Kansas City and one with theIndianapolis Colts. He was named a Pro Bowler twice, in 2018 and 2020, and won Super Bowl 55 while blocking onPatrick Mahomes' blind side. Kelce and Fisher played together for all eight of Fisher's seasons with the Chiefs. Kelce is entering his 13th season with the Chiefs in 2025. Kelce was selected atop the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Below is a look at all the players selected before him: Chiefs: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan Jaguars: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M Dolphins: Dion Jordan, edge, Oregon Eagles:Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma Lions: Ezekiel Ansah, edge, BYU Browns: Barkevious Mingo, edge, LSU Cardinals: Jonathan Cooper, G, UNC Rams: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia Jets: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama Titans: Chance Warmack, G, Alabama Chargers: D.J. Fluker, OL, Alabama Raiders: D.J. Hayden, CB, Houston Jets: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri Panthers: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah Saints: Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas Bills: EJ Manuel, QB, Florida State Steelers: Jarvin Jones, edge, Georgia 49ers: Eric Reid, S, LSU Giants: Justin Pugh, OL, Syracuse Bears: Kyle Long, G, Oregon Bengals: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame Falcons: Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington Vikings: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida Colts: Bjoern Werner, edge, Florida State Vikings: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State Packers: Datone Jones, DL, UCLA Texans: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson Broncos: Sylvester Williams, DT, UNC Vikings:Cordarrelle Patterson, WR/RB, Tennessee Rams: Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia Cowboys: Travis Frederick, C, Wisconsin Ravens: Matt Elam, S, Florida Jaguars: Johnathan Cyprien, S, Florida International Titans: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee Eagles:Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford Lions:Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State Bengals: Giovani Bernard, RB, UNC Chargers: Manti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame Jets: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia 49ers: Tank Carradine, DL, Florida State Bills: Robert Woods, WR, USC Raiders: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State Buccaneers: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State Panthers: Kawann Short, DT, Purdue Cardinals: Kevin Minter, LB, LSU Bills: Kiko Alonso, LB, Oregon Cowboys: Gavin Escobar, TE, San Diego State Steelers: Le'Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State Giants: Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State Bears: Jonathan Bostic, LB, Florida Commanders: David Amerson, CB, NC State Patriots: Jamie Collins, LB, Southern Miss Bengals: Margus Hunt, DL, SMU Dolphins: Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise State 49ers: Vance McDonald, TE, Rice Ravens: Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State Texans: D.J. Swearinger, S, South Carolina Broncos: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin Patriots: Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall Falcons: Robert Alford, CB, Southeastern Louisiana Packers: Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama Seahawks: Christine Michael, RB, Texas A&M Kelce is one of just 12 players from the 2013 NFL Draft class to be named an All-Pro first-teamer. His four All-Pro first-team nods are tied for the most in the class with Cordarrelle Patterson, who has earned his four as a return specialist. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:When was Travis Kelce drafted? Revisiting 2013 NFL Draft