Gunnar Helm Is Getting Travis Kelce's Secrets and the Titans Just Made Him Their #1 Target

Alright, Emerald City, listen up! While we're still buzzing about our Hawks and what our guys are cooking up for the season, some interesting news just dropped out of Nashville. It’s a peek behind the curtain, showing you just how serious teams are about player development across the league, even when it’s not our blue and green out there.

Turns out, Tennessee's second-year tight end, Gunnar Helm, is back at Tight End University this week, grinding for three days straight. And get this: the Titans are totally banking on this dude. They're trusting him to step into that critical TE1 role for the entire 2026 season! That’s a huge vote of confidence for a guy still early in his career.

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Back to School for the Big Fella

Remember last year? Helm, as a rookie, hit up TE University then too. He said he gained a ton, picking up route-running magic from none other than Travis Kelce himself! We’re talking about the best in the business sharing his playbook. And blocking techniques? George Kittle, another absolute beast, was apparently dropping knowledge. That’s like getting private, one-on-one lessons from two of the undisputed GOATs of the tight end position, straight up!

It paid off. As a rookie, he definitely flashed that potential. He was a reliable target for Cam Ward, and you could see the raw talent. Now, with the Titans not re-signing Chig Okonkwo this offseason, they’re practically handing the keys to the kingdom over to Helm. They need him to take a HUGE, significant step forward this second season. The pressure is on, and he's clearly responding by getting those elite-level tips.

All Eyes on Helm's Next Level

Now, it's not like the Titans didn’t add more firepower or depth to the tight end room. They did. They grabbed Daniel Bellinger and Kylan Granson as free agents, and even drafted Jaren Kalek. So, they’ve definitely built out the room, no doubt about that competition.

But make no mistake, despite those additions, it’s Helm's individual growth and development that's the real talk of the town for their new-look offense in 2026. All those moves they made? They’re still putting their biggest chips on him. They want him to be THE guy, the primary threat. His performance, especially coming off this high-level training, is going to be a massive indicator of how their season could unfold.

So, what does this mean for us, the 12s, watching all this? Even though Helm plays for the Titans, it’s a constant reminder that every team in this brutal league is finding that edge, developing talent. For us, watching our Hawks, it reinforces how critical it is for players across our roster, from Jaxon Smith-Njigba to our defensive standouts, to keep grinding, keep evolving, and never stop chasing that next level.

This kind of player development, taking advantage of every opportunity like TE University, truly separates the good teams from the great ones. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on Helm to see if he can live up to the hype in Nashville. As for our Seattle Seahawks? You know we're always looking for that next big jump from our own fantastic players, so let's keep that same incredible energy and passion for our guys for what promises to be an epic season!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.