Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made some insightful observations about the newest players joining the NFL. While reviewing rookie minicamp clips with his older brother, retired center Jason Kelce, Travis came across a clip of Peter Woods.

On the latest New Heights podcast, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce reviewed clips from the Chiefs' rookie minicamp. While reacting to a viral moment of defensive tackle Woods, the brothers complimented his movement and "small bursts" of speed.

Upon noticing his No. 99 jersey, they compared Woods to NHL legend Wayne Gretzky.

Critiquing the clip from a technical point of view, Travis also offered him some advice, as shared by SleeperChiefs via X on May 6th.

“You gotta watch that left arm though, that left arm gets a little high right here. The left arm gets that head and neck area, Peter.” Kelce said.

Travis liked what he saw in terms of Woods’ speed, where he covered the 10-yard split in 1.67 seconds. But he also pointed out a technical issue that could cause problems at the pro level.

He explained that in the NFL, referees are quick to flag players for illegal use of hands, especially when contact goes above the shoulder pads and into the head or neck area. 

“We got to stay away from the head and neck area. We gotta we gotta swatch for the ball,” the tight end added.

According to Kelce, even small mistakes in hand placement can lead to costly 15-yard penalties for unnecessary roughness. He advised Woods to keep his hands lower and clean up that part of his technique so he does not end up giving away easy yardage.

Kelce stressed that Woods brings strong athletic traits to the defensive line, especially with expectations of playing alongside Chris Jones. However, those strengths would only matter if he avoids penalties that take him off the field or impact the team’s performance. 

Kelce's technical corrections can help Woods establish better dominance on the field. Meanwhile, the defensive tackle is already showing his enthusiam post the Chiefs' rookie camp.

How Woods Brings Early Intensity to Chiefs Rookie Camp

Peter Woods is already showing early signs of becoming an impactful player for the Chiefs’ defensive line in rookie camp battles.

As per Arrowhead Pride, the Chiefs selected Woods in the 2026 first round. As a team built on physicality and flexibility, the Chiefs expect him to learn their playing style under defensive line coach Joe Cullen. They hope it will allow him to quickly adapt and bring energy to the front line.

 “I think the biggest part was just being able to be coached by Coach Cullen for the first time.” Woods said

Speaking about his first experience in camp, Woods kept the focus on coaching and growth.

“Just some of the relationships through the coaching world that I’ve had, I’ve heard about his coaching style… I feel we’re going to have a great time together, it’s going to be fun,” Woods added. 

 Comfort with coaching is important for a rookie stepping into a demanding defensive system that expects discipline as much as aggression.

Wood has played both as a defensive tackle and a defensive lineman during his college years and has recorded in three years of his college career 41 solo tackles and 14.5 tackles for loss.

He described his approach, saying it is about beating the man in front of him and setting a physical tone in every snap. Last season, he completed 562 snaps, ranking 64th among 2279 defensive tackles.

Do you think Kelce's pointers and Joe Cullen's training would make Woods a star player on the field? Let us know your thoughts!

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Written by

Shreya Mishra

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Arundhoti Palit