Kansas City Chiefs Key Players

A look at the key players on the Kansas City Chiefs roster.

Patrick Mahomes

Drafted in 2017 via the Kansas City Chiefs first round pick, the versatile Quarterback sat behind Alex Smith during his first season. The Texas born superstar guided his beloved Chiefs to a Super Bowl appearance at the premature age of 22.

Fast forward to 2024, Patrick Mahomes has completed football while he only just enters his prime: three-time Super Bowl Champion, three-time Super Bowl MVP, two-time NFL MVP and two time All-Pro are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the subject of accolades.

Over the course of his career, through his growing list of achievements, people are quietly pondering over realistic chance of him catching Tom Brady on seven Super Bowl championships.

Travis Kelce

One of the key cogs in the well-oiled machine which has been imperative in the recent Chiefs domination. A round 3 selection in the 2013 NFL draft, Travis Kelce has been the blueprint for a hybrid tight end when blocking and receiving.

Being the most successful tight end over the last 10 years, Kelce was excellent prior to Mahomes arrival. Nonetheless, both have blossomed through their on the field connection bringing out the best in one another.

Despite age now creeping up on the Ohio state born tight end, Kelce is still producing fantastic seasons. Taylor Swift‘s new relationship with the Chiefs star player has brought even more attention to him and his team.

Chris Jones

Born and raised in Houston, this defensive interior lineman has established himself as one of the very best if not the best in his position. The Kansas City Chiefs have demonstrated an excellent drafting intelligence to build their three-time Super Bowl winning dynasty.

Chris Jones was a round two pick from the 2016 NFL draft has proved quite the selection. Jones has seen himself voted for five Pro Bowls in his career alongside two first team All-Pro selections. According to multiple Chiefs players and pundits, Jones is a paramount figure within the defensive huddle.

Asserting himself as a leader amongst men; when the times get tough there is no one more equipped to drag a team through it. As the old saying goes, offences win games but defences win championships.

Harrison Butker

Having a reliable kicker in an NFL team is crucial when it comes to edging one score games. Every extra point and field goal are crucial in determining the winners in many NFL games. The seventh-round selection for the Carolina Panthers endured a rocky start to life in football.

In his first year he was waived but then resigned only to the Panthers practice squad. Butker and the Chiefs have stuck by each other for the last seven seasons. With the Georgia native producing his most successful season by numbers to date.

The 28-year-old successfully made 33 of his 35 attempts equalling a record low, whilst setting a career high field goal percentage of 94.3%. Overall, his consistency in 2023 moved him to second place in the all-time career field goal percentage.

A game tying field goal to send Super Bowl LVIII to overtime proved vital as the Chiefs would go onto be victorious. Crucially, Butker went 11/11 in the 2023 playoffs and has only missed four field goals in his entire postseason career.

Rashee Rice

Although the rookie is at different stage of his career when compared to the other candidates on this page, Rashee Rice is a crucial piece of the Kansas City Chiefs puzzle if they are to have continued success.

The rookie wide receiver out of SMU had a season to remember, besides just winning the Super Bowl. In week 15 of the regular season against the New England Patriots, Rice broke the Chiefs single season rookie receiving touchdown record, ending the season with seven registered touchdowns.

Against the Miami Dolphins in the Divisional round, the six-foot tall receiver exploded into life as he went for 130 yards off eight receptions. Undoubtedly, the Chiefs are now looking for Rice to build off his impressive rookie season as they seek future success.