The Kansas City Chiefs are an iconic professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 1959 as the Dallas Texans by businessman Lamar Hunt, they joined the NFL two years later and moved to their current home of Arrowhead Stadium in 1972. The Chiefs have long been a powerhouse within the AFC West division, with over 50 decades worth of memorable moments that have earned them one Super Bowl championship (2020) and several other playoff appearances. As one of only three remaining charter members from 1960 still active today, this incredible organization continues to bring fans top-notch entertainment every season.
1. Patrick Mahomes II
Quarterback
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LIV)
- Super Bowl MVP (LIV)
- NFL Most Valuable Player (2018)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2018)
- First-team All-Pro (2018)
- Second-team All-Pro (2020)
- 5× Pro Bowl (2018–2022)
- NFL passing touchdowns leader (2018)
- Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2020)
- Bert Bell Award (2018)
- Sammy Baugh Trophy (2016)
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2016)
- FBS passing yards leader (2016)
Patrick Mahomes II is the son of Patrick Mahomes, who was the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017 and won a Super Bowl with them that year.
He played college football at Texas Tech where he set several records, including the most touchdown passes in a season (43) and most total touchdowns (70). After his successful collegiate career, Mahomes was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
As of 2019, he has led or shared top honors with three different teams on their way to victory: The Kansas City Chiefs (2017), Los Angeles Rams (2018), and New England Patriots (2019). Patrick Mahomes II is a talented quarterback who has had an incredible career in the NFL.
He has won multiple awards, including Super Bowl MVP and NFL Most Valuable Player, and is one of the best players in the league. Patrick Mahomes II also holds several records, including the most touchdown passes in a season and career.
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2. Derrick Thomas
Linebacker
Career
- NFL Man of the Year (1993)
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1989)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1990–1992)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1993, 1994, 1996)
- 9× Pro Bowl (1989–1997)
- 2× NFL forced fumbles leader (1990, 1992)
- NFL sacks leader (1990)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1989)
- "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award (1995)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- Kansas City Chiefs No. 58 retired
- Butkus Award (1988)
- Consensus All-American (1988)
Derrick Thomas was one of the most feared linebackers in NFL history, racking up more than 100 career sacks. Thomas died from a heart attack at the age of 33 after struggling with his health for some time.
He is remembered as an inspirational figure who helped lead the Chiefs to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. Derrick Thomas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005 and has since been named on several other Hall of Fame lists including those for both college football and professional wrestling Derrick Thomas was a dominant defensive player in the NFL for over two decades.
He was named to nine Pro Bowls, led the league in sacks twice, and won several awards including the "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award. Derrick Thomas also had an accomplished career outside of football, being a three-time first team All American and consensus All American.
Derrick Thomas passed away at age 43 after a long battle with injuries, but his legacy will live on as one of the best defensive players ever to play professional football.
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3. Len Dawson
Quarterback
Career
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- Super Bowl MVP (IV)
- NFL Man of the Year (1973)
- Pro Bowl (1971)
- NFL completion percentage leader (1975)
- 3× AFL champion (1962, 1966, 1969)
- AFL Championship MVP (1966)
- AFL MVP (1962)
- 2× First-team All-AFL (1962, 1966)
- 2× Second-team All-AFL (1964, 1968)
- 6× AFL All-Star (1962, 1964, 1966–1969)
- 4× AFL passing touchdowns leader (1962, 1963, 1966, 1967)
- 6× AFL passer rating leader (1962, 1964–1968)
- 7× AFL completion percentage leader (1962, 1964–1969)
- AFL All-Time Team
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- Kansas City Chiefs No. 16 retired
Len Dawson was one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history, winning three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs. He started his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before moving on to Cleveland Browns and finally the Kansas City Chiefs.
His success at quarterback led to him being inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. Len Dawson died aged 87 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Len Dawson was an NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and Super Bowl champion.
He is most known for his time with the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, where he won four AFL championships. After retiring from football, Len Dawson became a successful businessman..
4. Willie Lanier
Linebacker
Career
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- 8× All-Pro (1968–1975)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1970–1975)
- NFL Man of the Year (1972)
- 2× AFL All-Star (1968, 1969)
- 2× All-AFL (1968, 1969)
- NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- Kansas City Chiefs No. 63 retired
- First-team Little All-American (1965)
Lanier played for the Chiefs from 1967-1977. He was a middle linebacker and is considered one of the best at his position in NFL history. Lanier led the Chiefs to three consecutive playoff appearances (1969-1971) and helped them win their only AFL Championship (1970).
Lanier also won two Super Bowls with Kansas City, in 1970 and 1973. In total, he made six Pro Bowl appearances and was named first-team All-Pro twice (1973, 1974). After retiring as a player, Lanier became an assistant coach with the Chiefs before joining Atlanta Falcons as defensive coordinator in 1987.
He held this position until 1992 when he left to join Oakland Raiders as head coach for one season before returning back to Atlanta as assistant head coach under Bobby Petrino from 2001 until 2003.
Willie Lanier passed away on January 4th, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease Willie Lanier was a dominant defensive player in the NFL for nearly two decades.
He was named to eight All-Pro teams and six Pro Bowls, and he also won NFL Man of the Year honors in 1972. Lanier played his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he became one of their most beloved players.
After retirement from football, Willie Lanier pursued a successful acting career that included appearances on television shows like The Cosby Show and ER.
Willie Lanier is now officially retired from professional football but remains an iconic figure in both sports and entertainment history.
5. Tony Gonzalez
Tight end
Career
- 6× First-team All-Pro (1999–2001, 2003, 2008, 2012)
- 4× Second-team All-Pro (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007)
- 14× Pro Bowl (1999–2008, 2010–2013)
- NFL receptions leader (2004)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1997)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- Consensus All-American (1996)
- First-team All-Pac-10 (1996)
Tony Gonzalez is a retired NFL tight end who played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013 after playing 13 seasons in the league.
Gonzalez had an impressive career as a pass-catcher with over 12,000 yards receiving and 101 touchdowns. In 2007, he became only the third player in history to score 10 or more touchdowns in six separate seasons.
After retiring from football at the end of the 2013 season, Gonzalez has since started working as an analyst on Fox Sports NFL coverage Tony Gonzalez is one of the most decorated players in NFL history, with 14 Pro Bowl appearances and 4 Second-team All-Pro nods.
He was a First-team All-Pac10 selection as a tight end and also led the league in receptions that season. In his 15 seasons in the NFL, Tony Gonzalez has amassed over 1,500 yards receiving and 111 touchdowns on offense.
His induction into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame is well deserved, as he ranks second all-time for Tight Ends in career receptions (behind only Jerry Rice).
Tony Gonzalez will always be remembered for his amazing skills as an outlet receiver—a position that has become increasingly rare in today’s NFL landscape.
6. Priest Holmes
Running back
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2002)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2001–2003)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2001–2003)
- 2× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (2002, 2003)
- NFL rushing yards leader (2001)
- NFL scoring leader (2002)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
Priest Holmes was a running back for the Baltimore Ravens from 1997 to 2000 and then for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2001 to 2007. He is best known for his rushing exploits, with 1,815 yards on 558 carries in his career.
In 2004, he won the NFL MVP award after leading the league in both rushing yards (1,848) and touchdowns (18). After leaving football following the 2007 season, Holmes returned to broadcasting with ESPN as an analyst and commentator.
In May 2015 Priest Holmes announced that he had been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), which led him to retire from professional sports at age 40 Priest Holmes was one of the most dominant running backs in NFL history.
He led the league in rushing yards and touchdowns twice, and also finished third overall in career yardage. Holmes played for a number of teams throughout his career but is best known for playing with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2001 to 2003.
In 2002, he became the first player ever to gain over 2,000 yards from scrimmage in a single season and helped lead Kansas City to their first Super Bowl title that year. After leaving the Chiefs following the 2003 season, Holmes retired from professional football altogether later that year.
7. Travis Kelce
Tight end
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LIV)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2016, 2018, 2020)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (2017, 2019, 2021)
- 8× Pro Bowl (2015–2022)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- First-team All-Big East (2012)
Travis Kelce is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, and he has been in the NFL since 2013. Kelce was drafted by the Chiefs in 2013, and he has played for them ever since.
He is a reliable player who can catch passes anywhere on the field. Kelce has also been known to score touchdowns from time to time, which makes him an important part of any team's offense.
His biggest accomplishment as a professional so far may be his 2017 season where he caught 93 passes for 1,145 yards and 10 touchdowns overall. Travis Kelce is a professional American football tight end who has played for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL) since 2011.
Kelce was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round (27th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft and he quickly became one of their key players, helping them win three consecutive AFC West titles from 2013-2015.
In 2018, Kelce led all NFL tight ends in receiving yards with 1,128 on 110 receptions and he also scored 10 touchdowns – making him just the second player ever to have over 100 catches and 1000 yards in a single season while scoring at least ten touchdowns (the other being Antonio Gates).
The 2020 campaign saw Kelce post even better numbers as he caught 126 passes for 1,521 yards and 15 scores en route to his fourth career Pro Bowl appearance.
Now aged 30 years old, Travis Kelce is still an integral part of Kansas City’s offense and looks set to continue playing at a high level well into his thirties.
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8. Chris Jones
Defensive lineman
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LIV)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (2020, 2021)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (2018, 2020, 2021)
- 4× Pro Bowl (2019–2022)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
Chris Jones was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016. He played college football for Mississippi State and has been with the team since then. Jones is an offensive tackle and has started 23 games in his career.
He has also appeared in a Super Bowl appearance with the Chiefs, where they lost to New England Patriots 41-35 Chris Jones is a dominant defensive player and Super Bowl champion. He has 3 first-team All-Pro awards, 4 Pro Bowl appearances, and the NFL record for most consecutive games with a sack.
Jones had an outstanding rookie season in 2016 and is poised to have another great campaign in 2022.
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9. Buck Buchanan
Career
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- Second-team All-Pro (1971)
- 2× Pro Bowl (1970, 1971)
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- 2× AFL champion (1966, 1969)
- 6× AFL All-Star (1964–1969)
- 6× First-team All-AFL (1964–1969)
- AFL All-Time Team
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- Kansas City Chiefs No. 86 retired
- First-team Little All-American (1962)
Buchanan was a defensive tackle for the Chiefs in Super Bowl IV. He had 262 tackles and 13 sacks during his career with the NFL and AFL. Buchanan passed away from heart failure in 1992 at the age of 51.
Buchanan was a very talented player who helped lead the Chiefs to 3 Super Bowl championships. He was also an outstanding safety and was twice named to the Pro Bowl. Buchanan is now in the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame.
10. Bobby Bell
Career
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1969)
- First-team All-Pro (1970)
- Second-team All-Pro (1971)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1970–1972)
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- 2× AFL champion (1966, 1969)
- 6× AFL All-Star (1964–1969)
- 5× First-team All-AFL (1965–1969)
- Second-team All-AFL (1964)
- AFL All-Time Team
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- Kansas City Chiefs No. 78 retired
- National champion (1960)
- Outland Trophy (1962)
- UPI Lineman of the Year (1962)
- 2× First-team All-American (1961, 1962)
- Minnesota Golden Gophers No. 78 retired
Bell was a versatile defensive end who played for the Chiefs from 1963 to 1974. Bell had an impressive career, registering over 150 sacks in his time with the Chiefs and earning five Pro Bowl selections.
He also served as captain of the Chiefs during their 1969-1971 seasons and is considered one of their all-time greats. Bell's retirement came after he suffered a knee injury that ended his playing days prematurely.
After retiring from football, Bell went on to have a successful career in broadcasting, working most notably for CBS Sports Network and ESPN NFL Sunday Morning TV show Bobby Bell was an All-Pro linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1970 to 1972.
He won a Super Bowl with the team in IV, and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1969. After retiring as a player, he worked as a television commentator before being inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1987.
Bell also has several other awards and accolades including AFL champion (1966) and Lineman of the Year (1962).
11. Johnny Robinson
Career
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- Pro Bowl (1970)
- First-team All-Pro (1970)
- NFL interceptions leader (1970)
- 3× AFL champion (1962, 1966, 1969)
- 6× AFL All-Star (1963–1968)
- 5× First-team All-AFL (1965–1969)
- 2× Second-team All-AFL (1963, 1964)
- AFL interceptions leader (1966)
- AFL All-Time Team
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- National champion (1958)
- First-team All-SEC (1958)
- Second-team All-SEC (1959)
Johnny Robinson was a safety and flanker in the NFL for 14 seasons. He is most famous for his time with the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, where he won three Super Bowls.
Robinson also played in the AFL for four seasons, winning two championships with the San Diego Chargers. In total, Johnny Robinson played in 97 games over 12 seasons, accumulating 1,098 tackles, 10 interceptions, and six sacks.
Johnny Robinson played football at the University of Alabama before being drafted in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1970. He was a three-time AFL champion and six-time All-Star, including five First-Team selections.
Robinson led the NFL with seven interceptions in 1970 and was named to his third Pro Bowl that year. After retiring from playing, he became a head coach for both college and pro teams, most notably at Syracuse University where he won two national championships (1985–1986).
Johnny Robinson died on October 27th, 2017 after a long battle with cancer at age 77.
12. Emmitt Thomas
Career
- Central Missouri State (1979–1980)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1981–1985)
- Assistant coach
- Washington Redskins (1986–1994)
- Wide receivers coach & defensive backs coach
- Philadelphia Eagles (1995–1998)
- Defensive coordinator
- Green Bay Packers (1999)
- Defensive coordinator
- Minnesota Vikings (2000–2001)
- Defensive coordinator
- Atlanta Falcons (2002–2009)
- Assistant head coach & defensive backs coach
- Atlanta Falcons (2007)
- Interim head coach
- Kansas City Chiefs (2010–2018)
- Defensive backs coach
Emmitt Thomas was a cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1966 to 1978. He helped lead the team to five division titles and two Super Bowl appearances.
In 1972, he won the NFL championship with the Chiefs. After retiring as a player, Thomas became an assistant coach with his former team, the Chiefs, in 1979 and 1980 before becoming head coach of the Denver Broncos in 1981 where he stayed until 1985.
He then coached at Florida State University from 1986 to 1988 before returning to Kansas City as defensive coordinator under Dick Vermeil in 1989 and 1990 before leaving again for Orlando Fire Department.
Where he served until 1995 when he retired completely from coaching after leading his final team (the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) to their first winning season since 2002. Emmitt Thomas was a standout wide receiver in high school and attended Central Missouri State.
He spent six seasons playing for the Cardinals, from 1981-1985, before moving on to the Redskins as an assistant coach. In 1994 he became head coach of Washington's secondary, where he worked with future hall-of-famers Darrell Green and Brian Dawkins among others.
After four years at Philadelphia, Emmitt moved back to his alma mater as defensive coordinator under then-head coach Rick Majerus in 1998.
The Packers hired him as their Defensive Coordinator in 1999 and he stayed there until 2002 when he joined the Atlanta Falcons coaching staff as Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Backs Coach.
On January 10th, 2007, Emmit Thomas was named interim head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs after Todd Haley left for Pittsburgh Steelers; however, due to poor performances by the team on both sides of the ball (0 wins & 6 losses).
His tenure only lasted one game which resulted with being fired along with offensive coordinator Gary Crowton who had been with the Chiefs since 2003). From 2010–2018 Emmitt served as Defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons organization while also serving time on NFL.
Network’s "AFC South pregame show" analyst during weekdays prior to games airing live from Falcon Stadium covering all NFC teams except Carolina Panthers (where Daryl Smith currently serves as DBs coach).
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13. Joe Thuney
Guard
Career
- 2× Super Bowl champion (LI, LIII)
- Second-team All-Pro (2019)
- Pro Bowl (2022)
- New England Patriots All-2010s Team
- New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
Joe Thuney was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2016. He played for the team until 2020, when he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2017, Thuney won a Super Bowl with the Patriots.
He is currently playing for the Chiefs in 2018 season. Joe Thuney was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Joe Thuney played college football at North Carolina and won a National Championship with them in 2017.
Joe Thuney has been a mainstay on the New England Patriots' offensive line since he joined them, starting 107 games over three seasons. In his first season as a starter, Joe Thuney helped lead New England to their second Super Bowl victory in franchise history and an appearance in Super Bowl LIII.
He has continued to be one of the team's most consistent players over the past two seasons and is expected to start once again this year barring any setbacks or injuries sustained during training camp or preseason play..
Over his career, Joe Thuney has accumulated many accolades including being named Second-team All-Pro twice (2019, 2020), Pro Bowler twice (2022, 2023) and First-team All-Rookie Team selection for 2016 where he started all 16 games at left tackle.
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14. Will Shields
Guard
Career
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2003)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2002, 2003)
- 4× Second-team All-Pro (1997, 2004–2006)
- 12× Pro Bowl (1995–2006)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1993)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- Outland Trophy (1992)
- Consensus All-American (1992)
- Nebraska Cornhuskers Jersey No. 75 retired
Will Shields was a successful NFL player for over a decade. He started his career with the Kansas City Chiefs and played there until 2006. Shields is best known for his time with the Chiefs, where he made all-pro three times and won two Super Bowls (1995 & 2003).
After leaving the Chiefs, Shields had some unsuccessful seasons before finally ending up back in Kansas City in 2013 as a member of the Buffalo Bills. In 2018, after 11 years out of football, Shields signed with the Seattle Seahawks and currently plays defensive back for them on Sundays.
Will Shields was drafted in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He played for the Chiefs until 2006 and is one of only two players to play for both the Packers and Chiefs in their entire careers (the other being Tony Gonzalez).
Shields has been a three-time First-team All-Pro selection, as well as a four-time Second Team All-Pro selection.
He also made twelve consecutive Pro Bowl appearances from 1995 through 2006. In 2003, he was named NFL Man of The Year by various media outlets due to his outstanding play on defense throughout that season alone.
Additionally, he helped lead Kansas City to an appearance in Super Bowl XXXII during that year's regular season campaign.
On September 22nd, 2009 it was announced that Will Shields had officially retired from professional football after 18 seasons with 5 different teams including 2 stints with Green Bay (1995–1996 & 1997–1998) & 1 with KC (2003).
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15. Larry Johnson
Running back
Career
- First-team All-Pro (2006)
- Second-team All-Pro (2005)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2005, 2006)
- Maxwell Award (2002)
- Walter Camp Award (2002)
- Doak Walker Award (2002)
- Unanimous All-American (2002)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2002)
Johnson was a dominant running back in the NFL for many years. He originally played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals, before signing with Washington Redskins in 2010.
Johnson has been involved in several high-profile incidents throughout his career, including being suspended by the NFL for one game after punching then-Minnesota Vikings player Bryant McKinnie.
Johnson is currently retired from professional football but still plays semi-professional football with team The Villages Green Wave of Florida Atlantic University as their starting running back.
Larry Johnson was a dominant running back in the NFL for many years. He is best known for his record-breaking performance of 416 rushing attempts in 2006. Larry Johnson also has two Pro Bowl appearances and a Maxwell Award to his name.
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16. Trent Green
Career
- San Diego Chargers (1993–1994)
- BC Lions (1994)
- Washington Redskins (1995–1998)
- St. Louis Rams (1999–2000)
- Kansas City Chiefs (2001–2006)
- Miami Dolphins (2007)
- St. Louis Rams (2008)
Trent Green was a starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins from 1995 to 1998. In 1997, Trent Green led the Redskins to their first NFC East title in 37 years.
He was selected to play in three Pro Bowls (1997, 1998 and 2000). After spending two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, he retired after the 2006 season. Trent Green was drafted by the St.
Louis Rams in 1999 and he spent his first six seasons with the team before being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2001. In 2006, Trent Green was signed as a free agent by Miami Dolphins and he played for them until 2007 when he retired from playing football.
After retiring from football, Trent Green started working as an analyst for Fox Sports where he worked until 2008 when he rejoined the St. Louis Rams as their quarterbacks' coach.
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17. Tyreek Hill
Wide receiver
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LIV)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2016, 2018, 2020)
- Second-team All-Pro (2018)
- 7× Pro Bowl (2016–2022)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
- Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (2014)
Tyreek Hill was drafted fifth overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016. He played college football at Oklahoma State and West Alabama before being signed by the Dolphins in 2017.
In his rookie season, he led the NFL with 87 receptions for 1,479 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 2018, he had 79 receptions for 1,429 yards and 10 touchdowns as well as a rushing touchdown on four occasions.
As of 2019, Tyreek Hill has amassed over 4,000 receiving yards and 40 touchdowns in his career with Miami Tyreek Hill is an extremely talented and explosive wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.
He was a first-round pick by the team in 2016 and has quickly become one of its top players.
Hill has been a key part of two Super Bowl victories, as well as being named MVP in both games. He also won Second Team All-Pro honors this year and Pro Bowl selection in 2018, 2020, and 2021.
His talent level is unrivaled on the Chiefs’ roster and he will continue to be a major force for them moving forward.
18. Creed Humphrey
Offensive lineman
Career
- Pro Bowl (2022)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021)
- AP Third-team All-American (2020)
- 2× Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year (2019, 2020)
- 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2019, 2020)
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2018)
Humphrey was drafted by the Chiefs in 2021 and made his debut in Week 4 of that season. Humphrey played center for the Chiefs during their Super Bowl run in 2020, recording two receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Humphrey is considered to be a rising star in the NFL and has been praised for his excellent play on both offense and defense. Creed Humphrey was a two-time Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and an All-American in 2020.
He started all 27 games he played for the Chiefs over the past three seasons and is expected to compete for a starting spot this year as well. Humphrey has good size at 6'5", 320 pounds, which should help him against defenders in the trenches.
His versatility will be key if he can make it into the starting lineup this season; he could play both left and right tackle depending on what game plan is put together by Andy Reid and his coaching staff.
19. Abner Haynes
Running back
Career
- AFL champion (1962)
- AFL Comeback Player of the Year (1964)
- 3× First-team All-AFL (1960–1962)
- Second-team All-AFL (1964)
- 4× AFL All-Star (1960–1962, 1964)
- AFL All-Time Team
- AFL Rookie of the Year (1960)
- AFL MVP (1960)
- 3× AFL rushing touchdowns leader (1960–1962)
- AFL rushing yards leader (1960)
- 2× First-team All-MVC (1958, 1959)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- Kansas City Chiefs No. 28 retired
- North Texas Mean Green No. 28 retired
Haynes was a running back in the NFL for six seasons, playing for the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at North Texas, where he also earned All-America honors.
Haynes was drafted by the Dallas Texans in 1960 and spent four seasons with them before joining the Kansas City Chiefs in 1964. He enjoyed a successful career with both teams, earning three Pro Bowl appearances (1963–1965) and scoring 18 touchdowns during his time in professional football.
After retiring from playing professionally, Haynes worked as an executive with several companies before passing away in 2017 at age 85 Abner Haynes was an AFL running back and MVP in 1960.
He played for the Kansas City Chiefs, North Texas Mean Green, and New York Jets over his career. Haynes is a member of the Chiefs Hall of Fame and No.
20. Christian Okoye
Running back
Career
- First-team All-Pro (1989)
- Second-team All-Pro (1991)
- 2× Pro Bowl (1989, 1991)
- NFL rushing yards leader (1989)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1987)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
Christian Okoye was a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1987 to 1992. He helped lead the Chiefs to two Super Bowl appearances in his time with the team, and he was named MVP of one of those contests.
After retiring from football, Okoye became an actor and has appeared in various films and television shows over the years. In 2006, Okoye returned to Iraq as part of an effort by then-Senator Hillary Clinton to help rebuild that country following its invasion by American forces several years earlier.
He continues to work on humanitarian projects around the world today, most notably through his foundation. Which helps provide medical supplies and education opportunities to children in need Christian Okoye was a standout running back at the University of Oklahoma.
He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1987 and went on to be one of the most feared runners in NFL history.
Christian Okoye is best known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers, where he helped lead them to two Super Bowl victories. In 2011, Christian Okoye was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
21. Joe Delaney
Running back
Career
- UPI AFC Rookie of Year (1981)
- Pro Bowl (1981)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1981)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
Joe Delaney was a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played in two seasons with the team and had 11 carries for 49 yards and one touchdown. Delaney died from liver failure at 24 years old, just three months after his NFL career ended.
Prior to playing in the NFL, Joe Delaney attended Northwestern State University where he played football and ran track as a sprinter.
A native of Henderson, Texas, Joe Delaney is remembered by many Chiefs fans as one of the most exciting players to ever wear red and white on an NFL field Joe Delaney was one of the most versatile players in NFL history.
He played running back, wide receiver, and cornerback during his 14-year career with the Chiefs and Eagles. Delaney was a two-time Pro Bowler who led the league in receptions twice (1981, 1983) and finished third once (1980).
He also scored three touchdowns as a receiver and returned punts for Philadelphia in 1981 en route to being named UPI AFC Rookie of the Year.
After retiring from football, Joe Delaney served as an assistant coach at Kansas State University before becoming head coach at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina from 2002 until 2007.
In 2008, he was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame and became an analyst for ESPN's "Monday Night Football."
22. Deron Cherry
Career
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1984, 1986, 1988)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1983, 1985)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1983–1988)
- "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award (1988)
- NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
Deron Cherry was one of the most consistent free safeties in NFL history. He played 14 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and made an immediate impact, starting all 16 games his rookie year and being named to the Pro Bowl.
After leaving Kansas City in 1991, Cherry spent time with several other teams before retiring in 1996. He has since worked as a television commentator and served as a coach for youth football programs. Deron Cherry is known for his hard-hitting style of play which helped him rack up over 1,000 tackles during his career.
His versatility also allowed him to excel at both strong safety and free safety positions. In 2003 he was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame alongside fellow legends such as Joe Montana and Tom Brady.
Deron Cherry is passionate about helping young people achieve their dreams, having founded D-Cuts Football Academy (DCFA), an organization that provides training opportunities for inner city kids aged 6 to 18 years old aspiring to be professional athletes or entertainers Deron Cherry was one of the most productive and consistent cornerbacks in NFL history.
He started his career with the Kansas City Chiefs before moving on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and New England Patriots. Cherry was a three-time first-team All-Pro (1984, 1986, 1988) and two-time second-team All-Pro selection (1983, 1985).
He also made six Pro Bowl appearances during his illustrious career as a cornerback. In 1988 Deron was named NFL Man of the Year after he led all players in interceptions with four picks that year alone. Cherry is currently an analyst for CBS Sports Network's "The NFL Today".
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23. Dante Hall
Wide receiver
Career
- First-team All-Pro (2003)
- Second-team All-Pro (2002)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2002, 2003)
- NFL kickoff return yards leader (2004)
- First-team NFL 2000s All-Decade Team (punt returner)
- Second-team NFL 2000s All-Decade Team (kick returner)
- First-team All-Big 12 (1996)
- Second-team All-Big 12 (1997)
Dante Hall is a former wide receiver and return specialist who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2000 to 2006, then with the St. Louis Rams from 2007 to 2008.
Dante Hall was drafted by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, out of Texas A&M University. As a rookie with Kansas City, Hall appeared in all 16 games and caught 22 passes for 269 yards (an average of 14.4 yards per catch) and one touchdown.
In 2001, he started 10 games at wide receiver and led the team with 91 catches for 1,291 yards (an average of 15.9 yards per catch) and seven touchdowns; his 191 receiving yards were second-most in franchise history behind only Otis Taylor's 251 during the 1985 season.
The following year saw him start all 16 contests at wideout and record career highs in both receptions (64), receiving yardage (1,018), and touchdowns scored (eight). He also added 903 rushing yards on 41 carries (6 avg.) as well as five more scores through kickoffs/punts returning.
In 2004 Dante had another productive year despite missing three games due to injury: 54 catches for 748 yards (+14 ypc) & 5 TDs while adding 358 rushing Yards on 26 attempts averaging 6 ypc which led all NFL returners that year.
Hall spent six seasons playing mainly punt or kickoff coverage before retiring after stints with two other teams near his final retirement date.
Dante has 3 children Elijah Israel Jr., Angelah Leigha & Jaden Christopher Dante Hall was an All-Pro and Pro Bowler during his time in the NFL.
He is best known for his punt return abilities, where he led the league in 2004. Dante also had a successful career as a receiver, amassing 162 catches for 1,747 yards and 12 touchdowns over 15 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.
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24. Nick Lowery
Career
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1985, 1990)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1981, 1990, 1992)
- NFL scoring leader (1990)
- "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award (1993)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
Nick Lowery was a successful placekicker in the NFL. He played for the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs over a 19-year career.
Lowery is most well-known for his time with the Chiefs, where he made more than 500 field goals and scored more than 2,000 points.
After retiring from football in 1993, Lowery went on to work as an insurance agent and sports broadcaster. He currently resides in Muncie, Indiana with his wife of 27 years and two children. Nick Lowery was an all-pro NFL kicker for the New York Jets in the 1990s.
Nick Lowery's career highlights include being named First-team All-Pro three times and leading the league in scoring that same year.
He spent his entire 19-year professional football career with Kansas City Chiefs, retiring after the 1996 season. Nick Lowery is a member of both the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 1995 and 1998 respectively.
25. Jamaal Charles
Running back
Career
- 2× First-team All-Pro (2010, 2013)
- Second-team All-Pro (2012)
- 4× Pro Bowl (2010, 2012–2014)
- NFL rushing touchdowns leader (2013)
- BCS national champion (2005)
- Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2005)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2007)
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2005)
Jamaal Charles is a three-time Pro Bowler and 2008 NFL Draft selection by the Kansas City Chiefs. After playing college football at Texas, Charles was drafted in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
He spent eight years with the Chiefs before signing with Denver Broncos in 2017. Charles rushed for over 10,000 yards and scored 50 touchdowns during his career with both Kansas City and Denver. In 2018, he signed with Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent.
Jamaal Charles is a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time First Team All-Pro. He was the 2005 BCS National Champion as a freshman at Baylor University before being drafted in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Charles has also been named to multiple All-Pro teams and holds several rushing records, including the most yards gained in a career (7,563) and most touchdowns scored (44).
In 2014 he became one of only six players in league history with 3,000 rushing yards and 300 receiving yards in a season when he registered 2,593 total yards for Kansas City en route to his fourth Pro Bowl nomination.
On January 18th 2017 Jamaal Charles announced his retirement from professional football after 11 seasons of playing professionally.
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26. Tyrann Mathieu
Safety
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LIV)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2015, 2019, 2020)
- Second-team All-Pro (2019)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2015, 2020, 2021)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2013)
- Chuck Bednarik Award (2011)
- SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2011)
- Consensus All-American (2011)
- First-team All-SEC (2011)
Tyrann Mathieu was a three-time first-team all-pro safety for the Arizona Cardinals from 2013 to 2017. In 2018, he signed with the Houston Texans and led the team in interceptions.
With the Chiefs in 2019 and 2020, he recorded two more interceptions each season. The New Orleans Saints claimed him off waivers prior to the 2021 season and have since rewarded him with four Pro Bowl selections and one Super Bowl championship ring as their starting free safety.
Tyrann Mathieu is a two-time Pro Bowler and All-American who was drafted eighth overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2010 NFL Draft.
He played college football at LSU where he was twice named SEC Defensive Player of the Year and finished his career with 767 tackles, 104 sacks, 20 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, 77 passes defended, and 3 defensive touchdowns.
After being traded to the Houston Texans in 2015, Tyrann Mathieu became one of just six players to win an MVP Award (2015), Super Bowl (2017), and World Series championship (2018).
In 2019 he won Second Team All-Pro honors after recording 64 tackles, 10 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 1 interception while playing for the Los Angeles Rams.
27. Derrick Johnson
Linebacker
Career
- First-team All-Pro (2011)
- Second-team All-Pro (2015)
- 4× Pro Bowl (2011–2013, 2015)
- Dick Butkus Award (2004)
- Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2004)
- Jack Lambert Trophy (2004)
- Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2004)
- 2× Consensus All-American (2003, 2004)
- 3× First-team All-Big 12 (2002–2004)
- Big 12 Co-Defensive Freshman of the Year (2001)a
Derrick Johnson is a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was drafted by the Chiefs in 2005 and has played there ever since.
Derrick Johnson has been named to six Pro Bowls and earned All-Pro honors three times.
Derrick Johnson also won a Super Bowl with the Oakland Raiders in 2018, his fifth NFL championship overall.
Derrick Johnson is a 9-time Pro Bowler and 4-time All-Pro. In 2004, he was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and First-team All-American.
He played for the Chiefs from 2003 to 2016 before retiring at age 38 in 2017. Derrick Johnson's career NFL statistics include 1,169 total tackles, 27 sacks, 23 forced fumbles, 14 interceptions, and four defensive touchdowns.
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28. Otis Taylor
Career
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- 2× AFL champion (1966, 1969)
- AFL Championship MVP (1969)
- UPI AFC Player of the Year (1971)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1971, 1972)
- 2× Pro Bowl (1971, 1972)
- First-team All-AFL (1966)
- Second-team All-AFL (1967)
- AFL All-Star (1966)
- AFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (1967)
- NFL receiving yards leader (1971)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- First-team Little All-American (1964)
Otis Taylor was a wide receiver in the NFL for 11 seasons. He played for the Chiefs from 1965 to 1975. In his career, Taylor caught 322 passes for 4,521 yards and 25 touchdowns.
He was an All-American at Prairie View A&M in 1963 and 1964 before being drafted by the Chiefs in 1965. After playing with Kansas City for six seasons, he joined the Atlanta Falcons in 1977 and played there until 1982.
In 1983, he moved to the San Diego Chargers where he finished his career as a member of that team until 1985.
After retiring as a player, Taylor worked as an analyst on television broadcasts of NFL games from 1990 to 1993 and then returned to work full-time with ESPN Radio beginning in 2002 Otis Taylor was a three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time AFL Champion with the Kansas City Chiefs.
He was also an All-Pro in 1971 and 1972, as well as being named First Team All AFL both years he played in that league. He is one of only four players to ever lead the NFL in receiving yards twice (the others are Jerry Rice, Marvin Harrison, and Randy Moss).
In his 18-year career, he caught passes from 15 different quarterbacks, which speaks volumes about his versatility on the field. Otis Taylor retired after the 1974 season with over 12,000 all-purpose yards—an all-time record for any receiver at that point in their career.
29. Dwayne Bowe
Wide receiver
Career
- Second-team All-Pro (2010)
- Pro Bowl (2010)
- NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2010)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2007)
- BCS national champion (2003)
Dwayne Bowe was a dominant wide receiver in the NFL for many years. He is best known for his time with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he made multiple Pro Bowls and caught over 1000 passes.
Bowe had some off-the-field issues early in his career which limited him playing time, but he has since cleaned up his act and is now considered one of the most reliable receivers in the league.
In 2015, Bowe signed with the Cleveland Browns after being released by the Chiefs at the end of that season. He has not been as successful there as he once was and appears to be nearing retirement age.
Dwayne Bowe was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Bowe played college football at LSU and had a record-breaking career there, earning First-Team All-American honors as a senior in 2003.
In his rookie season with the Browns, Bowe led all NFL receivers with 44 receiving touchdowns and made Second Team All-Pro.
After three seasons with the Browns, Bowe signed with Kansas City Chiefs where he had success during his six years there before joining division rival Baltimore Ravens in 2015.
Dwayne Bowe is now a free agent after being released by both teams this offseason and is currently looking for an opportunity to return to play professional football again next year.
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30. Chris Burford
Wide receiver
Career
- 2× AFL champion (1962, 1966)
- AFL All-Star (1961)
- First-team All-AFL (1962)
- AFL receiving touchdowns leader (1962)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- Pop Warner Trophy (1959)
Chris Burford was one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history, amassing 10,318 yards and 53 touchdowns.
He played for six seasons with the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs before retiring in 1967 after a brief stint with the AFL's Oakland Raiders.
Chris is a two-time All-Pro selection (1961 and 1962) as well as being named to both the Pro Bowl (1963) and Second Team All-NFL (1964).
In 2004, he was inducted into the Stanford Hall of Fame alongside coach John Elway, who Burford helped lead to three straight Rose Bowls during his career at Stanford.
Burford played at the defensive back position for the Kansas City Chiefs and was a 2-time AFL champion (1962, 1966).
He is also a member of the NFL Hall of Fame and received first-team All-AFL honors in 1962. Burford was also named receiving touchdowns leader during his time in the AFL.
31. Neil Smith
Defensive lineman
Career
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXII, XXXIII)
- First-team All-Pro (1993)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1992, 1995, 1997)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1991–1995, 1997)
- NFL forced fumbles co-leader (1994)
- NFL sacks leader (1993)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- All-American (1987)
Neil Smith was a dominant defensive end in his career. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers during his time in the NFL.
Neil Smith is remembered for his aggressive playstyle on defense and was a force to be reckoned with at the professional level. Neil Smith retired from football after playing for the San Diego Chargers in 2000.
He now works as an analyst for NFL Network and ESPN Deportes Neil Smith was born on December 11, 1967 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
He played college football at the University of Kansas and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft.
Smith played for the Redskins for 12 seasons before joining the Kansas City Chiefs in 2003. He won two Super Bowls with Washington (XXXII, XXXIII) and three Pro Bowls overall (1991-1995, 1997).
Neil Smith is a member of both the Washington Redskins and Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame induction committees and has also been named to several All-Pro teams throughout his career.
In 2018 he received election into both professional football's Hall of Fame as well as that of The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
32. Brian Waters
Offensive lineman
Career
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2009)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (2004, 2005)
- 6× Pro Bowl (2004–2006, 2008, 2010, 2011)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- First-team All-Big West (1998)
Brian Waters is a two-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1999 to 2010. Waters was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1999 but did not play in any games for them before being waived in 2000.
He later signed with Kansas City Chiefs, where he played until 2010. Waters has been an integral part of three championship teams during his time with the Chiefs – winning Super Bowl XXXIV (2002), Super Bowl XLVIII (2014) and AFC Championship Game (2015).
Brian Waters currently resides in Waxahachie, Texas with his wife Elizabeth and their four children. Waters was drafted in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. After spending three seasons with Baltimore, Waters signed with the New England Patriots as a free agent in 2005.
Waters spent five seasons with New England before being traded to Dallas Cowboys in 2013. With Dallas, Waters started all 16 games at left guard and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2008.
In 2014, Waters retired from professional football after playing 12 years in the NFL including 10 seasons with one team (Dallas).
33. Nick Bolton
Linebacker
Career
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021)
- AP Second-team All-American (2020)
- 2× First-team All-SEC (2019, 2020)
Nick Bolton was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021. Bolton played linebacker for the Chiefs from 2021-present and has had success on the field.
He attended Missouri before being drafted and is known for his aggression on the field.
Bolton has been praised by many as one of the best young linebackers in football and should continue to improve over time. Nick Bolton was a standout linebacker at the University of Alabama, where he won two SEC championships and an All-American award.
He entered the NFL as a rookie in 2022 with the Cleveland Browns and made an immediate impact on defense, recording 266 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 5 pass deflections.
Bolton continued to be one of Cleveland's most valuable players over the next several seasons, earning First-team All-SEC honors in 2019 and 2020 while helping lead the team to back-to-back playoff appearances.
In Week 16 of his fourth season with Cleveland, Nick Bolton recorded his first career interception against Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston - ending Tampa Bay's hopes for a postseason berth.
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34. Fred Arbanas
Career
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- 3× AFL champion (1962, 1966, 1969)
- 6× All-AFL (1962–1967)
- 5× AFL All-Star (1962–1965, 1967)
- AFL All-Time Team
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
- Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
Fred Arbanas was born on January 14, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. Fred played football for Michigan State and was drafted by the Dallas Texans in 1961 and the Kansas City Chiefs in 1970.
Fred died on April 16, 2021, at the age of 82 after a long struggle with cancer. Fred Arbanas was an all-around star at the linebacker position in the AFL. He won three championships with the Kansas City Chiefs and was a five-time AFL All-Star.
Fred Arbanas also had a successful NFL career, playing for the Chiefs and Detroit Lions before retiring in 1978. He finished his career with 198 receptions for 3,101 yards and 34 touchdowns.
After retiring from football, Fred Arbanas became involved in coaching and front office work with both the CFL’s Ottawa Rough Riders and NFL’s New England Patriots as well as other teams throughout North America during his long tenure in professional football management.
In 1998 he was enshrined into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame, one year after being voted to be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (where he is still a member). Fred Arbanas died on November 2nd, 2017 at age 81 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
35. Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Running back
Career
- CFP national champion (2019)
- First-team All-SEC (2019)
Edwards-Helaire is a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2020 NFL season.
He attended Catholic high school in Baton Rouge, LA and played college football at LSU before being drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Edwards-Helaire has excelled as a rusher and receiver during his career thus far, with over 1,500 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns on offense so far this season. He is an excellent all-around player who will be crucial to help lead Kansas City to success this year and beyond.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a talented running back for the Auburn Tigers. He was a CFP national champion in 2019 and a first-team All-SEC performer that season.
Edwards-Helaire has been productive at the NCAA level, rushing for over 1,600 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior in 2018. The RB will have to fight through injuries during his time with the NFL's Tennessee Titans but has shown flashes of brilliance while on the field.
With talent like this, it's no wonder teams are interested in signing Edwards-Helaire to an NFL contract after his college career concludes next year.
36. Willie Gay Jr.
Linebacker
Career
- Kansas City Chiefs (2020–present)
Willie Gay Jr. was born on February 15, 1998, in Starkville, Mississippi. He attended St. Louis Catholic High School where he played linebacker for the Tigers football team from 2013 to 2017.
In his final season at MSU, Gay recorded 95 tackles and 10 sacks while helping lead the Bulldogs to a berth in the SEC Championship game against Auburn which they lost 36-20.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Gay with their second-round pick (63rd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft after watching him play collegiately at Mississippi State for three seasons.
Willie Gay Jr. is a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs and experienced firsthand just how much of an impact he can have on the game when he recorded 154 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 12 pass deflections in his rookie season.
Gay Jr. was drafted by the Chiefs with their sixth-round pick in 2020 and quickly established himself as one of the team's most important players both defensively and on special teams coverage units.
Gay Jr. has drawn comparisons to former Alabama Crimson Tide great Derrick Thomas due to his physical play style, relentless tackling ability, and knack for making big plays in crucial moments throughout his career.
37. Harrison Butker
Placekicker
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LIV)
- NFL scoring leader (2019)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2017)
Harrison Butker was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017. He played for the Carolina Panthers in 2017 before being traded to the Chiefs. He has kicked for both teams and is considered one of the best kickers in the NFL.
Harrison Butker is set to become a free agent at the end of 2018 and will likely be sought after by many teams.
Harrison Butker was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He has been very successful in his first two seasons with the Chiefs, earning both a Super Bowl championship and an All-Rookie Team selection.
Butker is known for his strong leg strength and accuracy from long range, making him one of the deadliest kickers in all of football.
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38. Trent McDuffie
Cornerback
Career
- Third-team All-American (2021)
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2021)
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2020)
Trent McDuffie was born on September 13, 2000, in Westminster, California. He attended St. John Bosco High School and played football for the school's Knights before transferring to Washington University in St Louis for his final two years of college.
McDuffie was a first-team All-American selection as a junior at Washington and led the Huskies with six interceptions that season en route to being named the national defensive player of the year by both ESPN and USA Today Sports Coaches Association (USAToday).
The Kansas City Chiefs selected him with their first pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and he has since made an immediate impact at cornerback for them, recording 54 tackles (41 solo) through nine games this season.
Trent McDuffie is a versatile defender who has played both linebacker and defensive end in the NFL.
He was an All-American at Washington State before being drafted by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Trent recorded 37 tackles and 1 sack while also forcing a fumble and intercepting one pass.
Trent continued to improve as a starter in year two, recording 54 tackles along with 3 sacks and 6 pass deflections en route to first-team all-conference honors.
Trent registered another strong season in 2023, amassing 69 tackles (11 for loss) with 2 forced fumbles and an interception returned for a touchdown - earning him second-team All-NFL honors again.
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39. Leo Chenal
Career
- AFCA First-team All-American (2021)
- Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year (2021)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2021)
Leo Chenal was born on October 26, 2000 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Leo attended high school at Grantsburg HS and played linebacker for the Badgers in college.
In 2020, he was drafted by the Chiefs with the 103rd pick of the NFL Draft and has since appeared in four games as a rookie. Leo is currently a linebacker for Kansas City and can be seen playing regularly throughout their season this year so far..
Leo Chenal was a key player for the Kansas City Chiefs in their quest to make it back to the Super Bowl.
He led all linebackers with 15 tackles and 1 sack on the season. Chenal also had an impressive performance against the Indianapolis Colts, recording 7 total tackles and 2 sacks in a 42-27 victory.
Leo is entering his senior year at Ohio State University, where he will play linebacker for coach Urban Meyer's Buckeyes once again next season.
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40. Dontari Poe
Nose tackle
Career
- Kansas City Chiefs (2012–2016)
- Atlanta Falcons (2017)
- Carolina Panthers (2018–2019)
- Dallas Cowboys (2020)
Dontari Poe is a nose tackle for the Atlanta Falcons and was drafted in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Poe started his career with the Kansas City Chiefs, playing there from 2012 to 2016.
In 2017, he signed with the Atlanta Falcons and has since played in all 16 games for them this season. Poe is well known for his strength and power on defense, as well as being ability to disrupt offenses running behind him on either side of the line of scrimmage.
He has also been known to be an excellent run defender throughout his career; in fact, according to Pro Football Focus, he leads all defensive tackles in run Stop Percentage (9%) this season alone.
Poe will continue to play at a high level into 2018 and beyond; if you're looking for someone who can dominate against both interior offensive linemen and running backs alike, look no further than Dontari Poe.
Poe was a dominant defensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers over the course of six seasons. He anchored one of the best defenses in NFL history and helped lead his team to a Super Bowl victory in 2015.
Poe had some off-the-field issues early in his career, but he has since cleaned up his act and is now considered one of the most respected players on and off the field in football. Poe will likely be playing for Dallas Cowboys next season after being released by Carolina Panthers earlier this year.
The Cowboys are looking for another dominant force at the defensive line, which is why they decided to sign him.
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41. Marcus Kemp
Wide receiver
Career
- Kansas City Chiefs (2017–2020)
- Miami Dolphins (2020)
- Kansas City Chiefs (2020–2021)
- New York Giants (2022)*
- Kansas City Chiefs (2022–present)*
Marcus Kemp was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017, and he has spent the past three seasons with the team. Marcus is a wide receiver who stands at 6'4" and weighs 210 pounds.
He played collegiately for Hawaii, where he caught 47 passes for 703 yards and four touchdowns during his time there. Marcus has had some success in his career so far, catching 47 passes for 703 yards and four touchdowns over the course of three seasons with the Chiefs.
Marcus Kemp was born in Miami, Florida and played football at the University of Miami. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and made his professional debut with their practice squad later that year.
In 2021, he signed a reserve/future contract with Kansas City Chiefs and spent two seasons with them before being traded to New York Giants in 2022.
Kemp has appeared in nine games as a receiver for Kansas City over two seasons, scoring one touchdown on four receptions for 42 yards per game averaged.
The 24-year-old is currently listed as a practice squad member with the Giants but could be called up if injuries or other unforeseen circumstances arise during their season campaign.
42. Orlando Brown Jr.
Tackle
Career
- 4× Pro Bowl (2019–2022)
- Unanimous All-American (2017)
- 2× Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year (2016, 2017)
- 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2016, 2017)
Orlando Brown Jr. is an offensive tackle who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018. Brown played college football at Oklahoma, where he earned first-team All-American honors as a senior in 2017.
He started all 36 games for the Sooners over the course of three seasons, helping them reach two Big 12 championships and one College Football Playoff appearance during that time frame.
In addition to his on-field success, Brown has also been involved in charity work – most notably with The Orlando Brown Foundation, which helps children living with physical disabilities or chronic diseases get access to sports and other activities they may enjoy.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Orlando Brown Jr.'s goal is to help lead the Chiefs back to prominence after they missed out on playoff contention last season Brown was an All-American and unanimous Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2017.
He started all 68 games for Kansas City over the past three seasons, anchoring one of the best offensive lines in football. Brown is a key component to what has been one of the most dominant offenses in NFL history during his tenure with the Chiefs.
43. Jack Rudnay
Career
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- AFL champion (1969)
- 4× All-Pro (1973–1975, 1979)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1973–1976)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
Rudnay was a center for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1969-1982. He played in nine Pro Bowls and helped lead the Chiefs to four AFC championship games. Rudnay also won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs, in 1970 and 1974.
After his playing days were over, Rudnay became a coach at Northwestern University and served there until 2001. In 2002, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class of inductees.
Rudnay is currently retired from coaching but continues to work as an analyst for CBS Sports Network coverage of NFL games Rudnay was a standout college player at the University of Miami, where he won three national championships.
He played for the Chiefs from 1969 to 1976 and was named an All-Pro four times. Rudnay also had a successful career in professional football with the AFL's Kansas City Chiefs, winning two league titles and being named MVP of one game.
After retiring from playing football, Rudnay worked as an NFL analyst for several seasons before passing away in 2016 at the age of 80 years old.
44. Kevin Ross
Career
- Minnesota Vikings (2004–2006)
- Defensive backs coach
- San Diego Chargers (2007–2009)
- Defensive backs coach & defensive quality control coach
- Oakland Raiders (2010–2011)
- Defensive backs coach
- Arizona Cardinals (2013–2017)
- Cornerbacks coach
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2019–present)
- Cornerbacks coach
Ross was a cornerback for the Chiefs from 1984-1993. He then became a coach in 1994, working with the Falcons and Chargers before being hired by Tampa Bay in 2013.
Ross is credited with helping develop future Pro Bowler Aqib Talib while coaching him with the Chiefs from 2007-2010. In November of 2017, Ross was fired as defensive backs coach after just one season on staff with Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Ross has been a defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2004.In 2007-2009 he was also the defensive quality control coach with both teams. Ross became cornerbacks coach of the Oakland Raiders in 2010 and held that position until 2011 when he departed to become defensive backs coach for Arizona Cardinals.
He returned to coaching duties with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their cornerback's coach in 2019.
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45. Albert Lewis
Career
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1989, 1990)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1987–1990)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
Albert Lewis was a cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1983 to 1993. He helped lead the team to an appearance in Super Bowl XXIII and a win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Lewis also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, and New Orleans Saints during his career. In 1988 he was named to the Pro Bowl after recording 10 interceptions that season.
Albert Lewis is currently retired and living in Louisiana with his wife and two children Albert Lewis was a three-time first-team All-Pro selection and four-time Pro Bowl player with the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 1994, he joined the Los Angeles Raiders as an unrestricted free agent and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance in 17 years. He finished his career with the Oakland Raiders in 1998 before retiring after 13 seasons in the NFL.
Albert Lewis is a member of the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
Also Played For: 1983 nfl draft
46. Derrick Nnadi
Defensive tackle
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LIV)
- Third team All-ACC (2017)
Derrick Nnadi was selected in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Florida State and finished his career with 171 tackles, 10 sacks, two interceptions, and a forced fumble.
Derrick is considered to be an athletic defensive tackle who will help bolster the Chiefs' defense next season. Derrick is from Virginia Beach, VA and attended Ocean Lakes High School before playing for Florida State University Derrick Nnadi is a Chiefs linebacker who was drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.
He played college football at Florida State and has been praised for his athleticism, tackling ability, and pass coverage skills. In his rookie season, he led all Chiefs defenders with 11 tackles for loss while also recording 2 sacks and 1 interception.
Derrick Nnadi will likely continue to play an important role on defense for the Chiefs moving forward as they look to improve upon their disappointing performance in 2018.
47. Jim Tyrer
Career
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- 3× AFL champion (1962, 1966, 1969)
- 2× All-Pro (1970, 1971)
- 8× All-AFL (1962–1969)
- 7× AFL All-Star (1962–1966, 1968, 1969)
- 2× Pro Bowl (1970, 1971)
- AFL All-Time Team
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
Jim Tyrer was an offensive tackle in the NFL for thirteen seasons. He played with the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, before retiring in 1973. Jim Tyrer was born on February 25, 1939, in Newark, Ohio.
He attended Ohio State University and played football there before being drafted by the Dallas Texans in 1961. After playing with Dallas for three seasons, he joined the Washington Redskins in 1974 as a free agent.
He retired from professional football after his final season with the team in 1976. In 1980, at age 41, Jim Tyrer died of a heart attack while playing golf near his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri Jim Tyrer was a defensive end who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1968-1971.
He won three AFL championships and two Pro Bowls in his career. Jim Tyrer is most famous for being part of the Chiefs team that won Super Bowl IV in 1971.
After retiring from football, Jim Tyrer became a television analyst and then an executive with the National Football League Players Association.
48. Ed Budde
Career
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- 2× AFL champion (1966, 1969)
- AFL All-Time Team
- 5× AFL All-Star (1963, 1966–1969)
- 2× First-team All-AFL (1966, 1969)
- 2× Second-team All-AFL (1967, 1968)
- 2× Pro Bowl (1970, 1971)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
- First-team All-American (1962)
Ed Budde was a standout guard for the Detroit Lions from 1963 to 1976. He helped lead the team to four playoff appearances and one championship in 1967.
Budde also played in 12 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he won two Super Bowls (1971 and 1973). After his playing days were over, Ed became an NFL analyst for Fox Sports and ESPN before retiring in 2006.
In 2012, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of their class of 2013. Ed is married with three children and currently resides in Florida Keys retirement community Budde was one of the most dominant defensive players in AFL history, winning four titles and making five All-Star teams.
Budde retired from the NFL with 177 career games played, three fumble recoveries and two Pro Bowl appearances. After his playing days were over, Budde became a successful coach with stints in Kansas City and Oakland as well as a brief return to the Chiefs in 1994.
He died on October 27th, 2013 at the age of 73 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
49. Marcus Allen
Running back
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XVIII)
- Super Bowl MVP (XVIII)
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1985)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1985)
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1982)
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1993)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1982, 1985)
- Second-team All-Pro (1984)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1982, 1984–1987, 1993)
- 2× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (1982, 1993)
- NFL rushing yards leader (1985)
- NFL scoring leader (1982)
- National champion (1978)
- Heisman Trophy (1981)
- Maxwell Award (1981)
- Walter Camp Award (1981)
- Pac-10 Player of the Year (1981)
- Unanimous All-American (1981)
- Second-team All-American (1980)
- USC Trojans No. 33 retired
Marcus Allen is a running back who played in the NFL for over 20 years. He was one of the most successful players in Raiders and Chiefs history. Allen was known for his speed and agility, two traits that helped him become one of the best runners in NFL history.
He also had good hands, which allowed him to catch passes out of the backfield or on short routes as a receiver. In 1993, he became only the second player ever (after Marshall Faulk) to rush for more than 2,000 yards and score 25 touchdowns in a season.
Marcus Allen retired from professional football following the 1997 season with career totals of 26 rushing touchdowns and 11 receiving touchdowns in 128 games played overall Marcus Allen was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL rushing touchdown leader.
He won the Heisman Trophy in 1981, Maxwell Award in 1981, and Walter Camp Award in 1981. Allen also played for the Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, and Washington Redskins during his career.
Also Played For: college football, heisman trophy nfl
50. Donnie Edwards
Career
- Kansas City Chiefs (1996–2001)
- San Diego Chargers (2002–2006)
- Kansas City Chiefs (2007–2008)
Donnie Edwards was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft. He played for the Chiefs from 1996 to 2001 and had a total of 256 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 interception during his career.
After leaving the Kansas City Chiefs, Edwards joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2002 but only played one season with them before retiring at the end of that year. In 2006, Edwards became an assistant coach with UCLA where he currently works as a defensive line coach.
Edwards was a stalwart linebacker for the Chargers and Chiefs over his eight-year career. He earned Second-team All-Pro honors in 2002 and 2004, as well as a Pro Bowl berth in 2002.
Edwards also led the league with 10 forced fumbles during his time in Kansas City, showing great ball control and awareness on defense.
In 2007, Edwards signed with the Rams but was released before playing a single game due to injury problems.
After being unable to recover from injuries sustained in 2008, Edwards retired at the age of 34 after an illustrious NFL career that saw him make more than 1,500 tackles and notch 23 sacks along the way.
51. JuJu Smith-Schuster
Wide receiver
Career
- Pro Bowl (2018)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2017)
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2016)
Smith-Schuster was born in 1996 and is 26 years old. He played college football at USC, where he caught 109 passes for 1,426 yards and nine touchdowns in his three seasons there.
The Steelers drafted Smith-Schuster with the 62nd pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, and he has spent four seasons with the team playing 76 games (47 starts).
In 2019, Smith-Schuster set a career-high with 1,354 receiving yards on 97 catches while also scoring six touchdowns.
JuJu Smith-Schuster was a standout receiver for the USC Trojans. He caught 372 passes for 4,508 yards and 30 touchdowns in his four years with the team.
AfterCollege, Smith-Schuster entered the NFL Draft and was selected by Pittsburgh Steelers with the 15th pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
In his rookie season, he had 63 receptions for 812 yards and six touchdowns on offense while also returning punts and kicks for another 133 yards and one touchdown on special teams' play.
In 2019, Smith-Schuster led all wide receivers with 111 receptions (tied), 1,361 receiving yards (third), and eight total touchdowns(tied).
He has continued this success into 2020 as he currently leads all Wide Receivers in both catches (21) and receiving yards (298).
Final Words
The Kansas City Chiefs are an iconic professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs have had many great players over the years and it is difficult to choose just a few of the best.
Some of the most notable players include Joe Montana, Marcus Allen, Derrick Thomas, Eric Berry and Jamaal Charles.
