Travis Kelce picks LeBron James at tight end in non-NFL player dream team

Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce have found a ton of success with their popular New Heights podcast, where they discuss a wide range of topics.

On Wednesday's episode, the Kansas City Chiefs star was asked by a fan to build an NFL team using players from sports outside football.

Travis's star-studded theoretical lineup consists of players from the NBA, NHL, and MLB. He named Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes as his pitcher, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid as his running back, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as his quarterback, with Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards as his two wide receivers.

"Start me off with LeBron. For quarterback, give me Paul Skenes. He's a big dude, sees over the line, and has a great arm. I've seen him throw the football and it looked like he could probably sling it a little bit. For my wide receiver, give me Anthony Edwards."

"Put LeBron at tight end, I think he'd be a fantastic tight end. For the other wide receiver, give me Jayson Tatum, he was pretty good in high school ... For running back, give me McDavid, he's slithery. That's my offensive skill positions."

James has former experience as a wide receiver prior to his legendary basketball career, and considering his size, it seems to be a strong pick.

LeBron James once considered switching to the NFL

Travis Kelce and LeBron James

LeBron James was considered one of the best high school basketball prospects ever, resulting in him skipping college to become the No. 1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. But he could have played college football instead if he wanted to.

James was ranked No. 1 prospect in the state of Ohio following his two years of high school football as a wide receiver, according to The Sporting News. He totaled 103 receptions for 2,065 yards and 23 touchdowns across two seasons.

James also considered a brief switch to the NFL during the NBA lockout in 2011.

"Jerry Jones offered me a contract, and actually Pete Carroll in Seattle did as well during our lockout time," James told Peyton Manning and Eli Manning on Monday Night Football in 2021.

"Definitely got my blood flowing again, got my mind racing again about the game of football, being out there on Sundays. "We was able to get a deal done in the NBA and I was back on the court in no time, but I definitely thought about it."