Chiefs' 53-man depth chart projection after the 2023 NFL Draft
The Kansas City Chiefs are done adding to their roster, for the most part. Of course, they could still add more undrafted free agents, but right now, their starting positions are all set in stone.They added some guys at key positions, positions of need at that. They grabbed depth pieces, and even guys who could […]
The Kansas City Chiefs are done adding to their roster, for the most part. Of course, they could still add more undrafted free agents, but right now, their starting positions are all set in stone.
They added some guys at key positions, positions of need at that. They grabbed depth pieces, and even guys who could have potential in the UDFA market. This is what the Chiefs do in the offseason, and they are dang good at it too. So, what does their depth chart look like now?
Enter line here. Note: Players with one asterisk (*) represent 2023 draft picks and players with double asterisks (**) represent 2023 undrafted free agents.
| Position | Starter(s) | Backup(s) |
|---|---|---|
Quarterback | Patrick Mahomes | Blaine Gabbert |
Running back | Isiah Pacheco | Clyde Edwards-Helaire La’Michael Perine |
Wide receiver | Kadarius Toney Skyy Moore Marquez Valdes-Scantling | Rashee Rice* Justin Watson Justyn Ross |
Tight end | Travis Kelce | Noah Gray Jody Fortson Jamal Turner |
Offensive line | Jawaan Taylor Joe Thuney Creed Humphrey Trey Smith Wanya Morris* | Prince Tega-Wanogho Nick Allegretti Austin Reiter Darrian Kinnard Mike Caliendo Lucas Niang |
Defensive line | Chris Jones, Charles Omenihu | Derrick Nnadi Tershawn Wharton Keondre Coburn* |
Defensive end (EDGE) | George Karlaftis Felix Anudike-Uzomah | Mike Danna Joshua Kaindoh Malik Herring BJ Thompson * |
Inside linebacker | Drue Tranquill Nick Bolton | Willie Gay Jr Leo Chenal |
Cornerback | L’Jarius Sneed Trent McDuffie Jaylen Watson | Joshua Williams Chamarri Conner* |
Safety | Justin Reid Bryan Cook | Mike Edwards |
Punter | Tommy Townsend | N/A |
Kicker | Harrison Butker | N/A |
Long snapper | James Winchester | N/A |
Punt return | Kadarius Toney | Rashee Rice |
Kick return | Isiah Pacheco | Chamarri Conner |
The Kansas City Chiefs will have some tough decisions to make in minicamp and training camp as a whole. They need to have 53 guys on the roster by the time the regular season kicks off, and can have 90 guys on the roster throughout the preseason. Some rookies may not make it. Some veterans may not make because some undrafted guys might make it.
Either way, you have to feel confident that the Chiefs coaching staff will put the right 53 guys on the field in order for the Chiefs to succeed.
