The "No Antonio Gates? Jason Witten?" Club: LeBron James' NFL TE Mount Rushmore Leaves NFL Fans Bemused

LeBron James' NFL Tight End Mount Rushmore Snubs Antonio Gates and Jason Witten

LeBron James recently took to Twitter to share his NFL tight end Mount Rushmore, which included Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Darren Waller. However, the list left out two notable tight ends: Antonio Gates and Jason Witten.

Antonio Gates

Gates is a 16-year NFL veteran who played for the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. He is the NFL's all-time leader in receiving touchdowns by a tight end (116) and is second in receiving yards (11,841).

Jason Witten

Witten is a 17-year NFL veteran who played for the Dallas Cowboys. He is the NFL's all-time leader in receptions by a tight end (1,228) and is fourth in receiving yards (13,045).

LeBron James' Mount Rushmore

James' Mount Rushmore includes four of the most accomplished tight ends in NFL history. Gronkowski is a four-time Super Bowl champion and one of the most dominant tight ends of all time. Kelce is a three-time All-Pro selection and one of the best receiving tight ends in the NFL.

Kittle is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the most versatile tight ends in the NFL. Waller is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the most dangerous receiving threats in the NFL.

NFL Fans React

James' Mount Rushmore was met with mixed reactions from NFL fans. Some fans agreed with James' selections, while others felt that Gates and Witten deserved to be included.

One fan tweeted, "I can't believe LeBron left off Gates and Witten. They're two of the best tight ends to ever play the game." Another fan tweeted, "I understand LeBron's picks, but I think Gates and Witten have a strong case to be on the Mount Rushmore."

Conclusion

LeBron James' NFL tight end Mount Rushmore is a subjective list that is sure to spark debate. However, there is no doubt that Gates and Witten are two of the most accomplished tight ends in NFL history and deserve to be considered for any Mount Rushmore list.