By It has become a custom to evaluate individual performance during the peaceful part of the off-season. And today, we have jotted down some of the players of the Kansas City Chiefs who made it to this list.
Here are the 5 best players of the Kansas City Chiefs in NFL 2022.
1. Patrick Mahomes
Born: September 17, 1995 (27 years)
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 225 lb (102 kg)
Current Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Quarterback
Patrick Mahomes is an American professional footballer with the role of quarterback who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. Mahomes was drafted tenth overall in the NFL Draft in 2017 by the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 2018, he became a member of the Chiefs as an official starter. As of now, the 6 ft 2 quarterback holds the highest number of passing yards and the highest number of passing touchdowns in the NFL. Naturally, people’s expectations were sky high for Mahomes who is the son of legendary pitcher Pat Mahomes, former Major League Baseball (MLB). Nonetheless, he has often proven to himself and everyone why he is the best QB in the league.
2. Travis Kelce
Born: October 5, 1989 (33 years)
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 250 lb (113 kg)
Current Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Tight end
Travis Kelce is an American professional footballer in the position of tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. He was selected in the 3rd round by the Chiefs in the 2013 NFL Draft, where he later obtained Super Bowl LIV with the squad over the San Francisco 49ers.
Kelce who is a significant member of the Chiefs won the #1 Tight end in Fantasy from 2016 to 2020. But he was outscored by another TE last season. Mark Andrews became the TE1 in 2022 with Kelce securing the TE2. This certainly might seem like a downward trend to many but he still is the funniest TE in the NFL.
He might be getting older, but Mahomes still heavily relies on him as he is the most skilled receiver in the squad. Even though Kelce turned 33 this year, it appears that the Chiefs will still need him around and it’s only a matter of time till we see his name on TE1 again.
3. Chris Jones
Born: July 3, 1994 (28 years)
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight: 298 lb (135 kg)
Current Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Defensive Tackle
Chris Jones is an American professional footballer playing the position of defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. He was a part of college football at Mississippi State University. Jones was selected in the second round by the Chiefs in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Those following the series will know that Jones is a key player on this defense in 2022, he’s returned to the field and is stronger than ever. The squad relies on him to build rapid pressure and create a game-changing performance. He wasn’t able to do his best last season. Jones seemed to be quite focused and fierce in camp and fans expect great things from him.
4. Creed Humphrey
Born: June 28, 1999 (23 years)
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 302 lb (137 kg)
Current Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Center
Creed Humphrey is an American professional footballer in the position of a center for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. He partook in college football at Oklahoma, and was later called the Big 12 Conference’s offensive lineman in the years 2019 and 2020. He was selected in the 2nd draft by the Chiefs in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Humphrey is a reliable technician who has plenty of play style to deal with whatever opponents bring to him. In 2021, he led the NFL pass block victory rate as the center at 97.7 percent and passed (702) blocking snaps (tied for the 5th spot in the NFL). He was also the first player to have over 400 block wins and ten or fewer pass block losses since 2017.
5. Joe Thuney
Born: November 18, 1992 (age 29)
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 304 lb (138 kg)
Current Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Guard
Joe Thuney is an American professional footballer in the position of guard for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. He was a part of college football at NC State. Thuney was selected in the 3rd round 78th overall by the New England Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Thuney is one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL and is ranked 15th overall among offensive linemen at a pass block victory rate of 95.2 percent. He also holds the 2nd most snaps of any offensive lineman for the last five seasons following Ryan Jensen.
