List of Kansas City Chiefs players

This is a select list of players from the Kansas City Chiefs football team from the National Football League.

For more information, see Kansas City Chiefs.

Current roster

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Quarterbacks -- Ian Book 15 Patrick Mahomes 13 Chris Oladokun -- Carson Wentz Running backs -- Hassan Hall 25 Clyde Edwards-Helaire 30 Keontay Ingram 10 Isiah Pacheco 29 La'Mical Perine 34 Deneric Prince 9 Louis Rees-Zammit (Int.) Wide receivers 5 Marquise Brown 0 Jacob Copeland 17 Anthony Miller 24 Skyy Moore 14 Cornell Powell 80 Nikko Remigio 4 Rashee Rice 8 Justyn Ross -- Shi Smith 19 Kadarius Toney 12 Montrell Washington -- Xavier Worthy 84 Justin Watson Tight ends 85 Izaiah Gathings 83 Noah Gray 87 Travis Kelce -- Irv Smith Jr. 82 Gerrit Prince		Offensive linemen 66 Mike Caliendo G 72 Chukwuebuka Godrick T 52 Creed Humphrey C 64 Wanya Morris T 77 Lucas Niang T 65 Trey Smith G -- Kingsley Suamataia T 74 Jawaan Taylor T 62 Joe Thuney G Defensive linemen 97 Felix Anudike-Uzomah DE 96 Isaiah Buggs DT 51 Mike Danna DE 93 Matt Dickerson DT 92 Neil Farrell Jr. DE 94 Malik Herring DE 95 Chris Jones DT 57 Truman Jones DE 56 George Karlaftis DE 91 Derrick Nnadi DT 90 Charles Omenihu DE 69 Mike Pennel DT 92 Jordan Smith DE 53 B. J. Thompson DE 98 Tershawn Wharton DT		Linebackers 32 Nick Bolton MLB 54 Leo Chenal MLB 48 Cole Christiansen OLB 43 Jack Cochrane OLB 44 Cam Jones OLB 23 Drue Tranquill MLB Defensive backs 40 Ekow Boye-Doe CB 26 Deon Bush SS 27 Chamarri Conner FS 6 Bryan Cook SS 42 Trey Dean S -- Tyree Gillespie SS 13 Nazeeh Johnson FS 31 Nic Jones CB -- Kelvin Joseph CB 22 Trent McDuffie CB 20 Justin Reid FS 39 Keith Taylor CB 35 Jaylen Watson CB 2 Joshua Williams CB Special teams -- Matt Araiza P 7 Harrison Butker K 41 James Winchester LS				Rookies in italics Roster updated April 26, 2024 Depth chart Transactions 74 active, 2 unsigned → AFC rosters → NFC rosters

Chiefs quarterbacks

Throughout the Chiefs' near five-decade existence, there have been twelve starting quarterbacks to lead the team. Among the most prolific include Hall of Famers Len Dawson and Joe Montana, as well as superb quarterbacks of their era like Trent Green.

In the past few decades, the Chiefs have relied on veteran quarterbacks to lead their team.^[1] The last quarterback to be drafted by Kansas City that later went on to claim the starting position was Bill Kenney in 1980. Since Kenney's retirement in 1988. the Chiefs never drafted their own quarterback to develop until Brodie Croyle^[1] was drafted in 2006. When head coach Herman Edwards arrived in 2006, he stated that he was looking towards implementing younger players into his gameplan, and he was arguably looking to start at the quarterback position.^[1]

The Chiefs have also had a repeated history of backup quarterbacks that steal the spotlight.^[1]^[2] Mike Livingston led the Chiefs to the playoffs in their 1969 season after starting quarterback Len Dawson was injured for the majority of the year. Most recently, Rich Gannon took over for the injured Elvis Grbac in the 1997 season, but was revoked of the job in favor of Grbac's return for the playoffs. The Chiefs lost in the playoffs to the eventual Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos. A similar incident occurred in the 2006 season and playoffs when Trent Green and the Chiefs' offense failed to get a first down in the first forty-two minutes of the game. Backup quarterback Damon Huard, whom led the Chiefs on a 5-2 record in Green's absence, never played a down in the playoff loss to—coincidentally—the eventual Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Super Bowl IV (1969) champions

Kansas City Chiefs 1969 final roster
Quarterbacks 16 Len Dawson 12 Tom Flores 10 Mike Livingston 15 Jacky Lee Running backs 21 Mike Garrett HB 38 Wendell Hayes 45 Robert Holmes FB 23 Paul Lowe 14 Ed Podolak Wide receivers 25 Frank Pitts SE 1 Noland Smith 30 Gloster Richardson FL 89 Otis Taylor FL Tight ends 84 Fred Arbanas 32 Curtis McClinton 81 Mickey McCarty		Offensive linemen 71 Ed Budde G (L) 60 George Daney G 73 Dave Hill T (R) 55 E. J. Holub C 76 Mo Moorman G (R) 65 Remi Prudhomme C 77 Jim Tyrer T (L) Defensive linemen 87 Aaron Brown DE (R) 86 Buck Buchanan DT (R) 61 Curley Culp DT (L) 82 Ed Lothamer DT 75 Jerry Mays DE (L) 74 Gene Trosch DE		Linebackers 78 Bobby Bell OLB (L) 85 Chuck Hurston 63 Willie Lanier MLB 51 Jim Lynch OLB (R) 66 Bob Stein Defensive backs 24 Caesar Belser S 46 Jim Kearney SS (L) 40 Jim Marsalis CB (L) 42 Johnny Robinson FS (R) 20 Goldie Sellers CB 18 Emmitt Thomas CB (R) Special teams 44 Jerrel Wilson P 3 Jan Stenerud K 6 Warren McVea HB/KR 22 Willie Mitchell CB/PR	Reserve List—Did not play 58 Jack Rudnay C 88 Morris Stroud TE Complete team roster Rookies in italics Starters in bold Positions in (parentheses)

Kansas City Chiefs 1969 final roster

Quarterbacks

16 Len Dawson
12 Tom Flores
10 Mike Livingston
15 Jacky Lee

Running backs

21 Mike Garrett HB
38 Wendell Hayes
45 Robert Holmes FB
23 Paul Lowe
14 Ed Podolak

Wide receivers

25 Frank Pitts SE
1 Noland Smith
30 Gloster Richardson FL
89 Otis Taylor FL

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

71 Ed Budde G (L)
60 George Daney G
73 Dave Hill T (R)
55 E. J. Holub C
76 Mo Moorman G (R)
65 Remi Prudhomme C
77 Jim Tyrer T (L)

Defensive linemen

87 Aaron Brown DE (R)
86 Buck Buchanan DT (R)
61 Curley Culp DT (L)
82 Ed Lothamer DT
75 Jerry Mays DE (L)
74 Gene Trosch DE

Linebackers

78 Bobby Bell OLB (L)
85 Chuck Hurston
63 Willie Lanier MLB
51 Jim Lynch OLB (R)
66 Bob Stein

Defensive backs

24 Caesar Belser S
46 Jim Kearney SS (L)
40 Jim Marsalis CB (L)
42 Johnny Robinson FS (R)
20 Goldie Sellers CB
18 Emmitt Thomas CB (R)

Special teams

44 Jerrel Wilson P
3 Jan Stenerud K
6 Warren McVea HB/KR
22 Willie Mitchell CB/PR

Reserve List—Did not play

58 Jack Rudnay C
88 Morris Stroud TE

Complete team roster
Rookies in italics
Starters in bold
Positions in (parentheses)

Honored players

Pro Football Hall of Famers

Players
Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame enshrinees
No.	Name	Position	Tenure	Inducted
78	Bobby Bell ¹ ²	LB	1963–1974	1983
63	Willie Lanier ¹ ²	LB	1967–1977	1986
16	Len Dawson ² ³	QB	1963–1975	1987
86	Buck Buchanan ¹ ²	DT	1963–1975	1990
3	Jan Stenerud ¹ ² ³	K	1967–1979	1991
53	Mike Webster	C	1989–1990	1997
19	Joe Montana	QB	1993–1994	2000
32	Marcus Allen	RB	1993–1997	2003
1	Warren Moon	QB	1999–2000	2006
18	Emmitt Thomas ¹ ²	CB	1966–1978	2008
58	Derrick Thomas	LB	1989–1999	2009
77	Willie Roaf	T	2002–2005	2012
61	Curley Culp ¹ ² ³	DT	1968–1974	2013
68	Will Shields	G	1993–2006	2015
8	Morten Andersen	K	2002–2003	2017
88	Tony Gonzalez ³	TE	1997–2008	2019
24	Ty Law	CB	2006–2007	2019
42	Johnny Robinson¹ ²	S	1960–1971	2019
24	Darrelle Revis	CB	2017	2023
Coaches and contributors
Name		Position	Tenure	Inducted
Lamar Hunt		Founder of franchise and American Football League	1960–2006	1972
Marv Levy		Head coach	1978–1982	2001
Hank Stram ¹ ² ³		Head coach	1960–1974	2003
Bill Polian		Contributor	1978–1982	2015
Bobby Beathard		Contributor	1963, 1966–1967	2018
Dick Vermeil		Head coach	2001–2005	2022
¹ Began career in the American Football League. ² Member of 1969 Super Bowl championship team. ³ Spent majority of their career with the Chiefs (names in bold).

Chiefs Hall of Fame

The Kansas City Chiefs feature forty-four former players and franchise contributors in their team hall of fame. Several of the team's names are featured at Arrowhead Stadium in a "ring of honor." A new member has been inducted in an annual ceremony, with the exception of the 1983 season.^[4]

1970s
1970 Lamar Hunt, team founder and owner
1971 #36 Mack Lee Hill, Running back
1972 #75 Jerry Mays, Defensive tackle
1973 #84 Fred Arbanas, Tight end
1974 #42 Johnny Robinson, Safety
1975 #88 Chris Burford, Wide receiver
1976 #55 E. J. Holub, Center/Linebacker
1977 #77 Jim Tyrer, Offensive tackle
1978 #21 Mike Garrett, Running back
1979 #16 Len Dawson, Quarterback

1980s
1980 #78 Bobby Bell, Linebacker
1981 #86 Buck Buchanan, Defensive tackle
1982 #89 Otis Taylor, Wide receiver
1983 No induction
1984 #71 Ed Budde, Guard
1985 #63 Willie Lanier, Linebacker
1986 #18 Emmitt Thomas, Cornerback
1987 Hank Stram, Coach
1988 #44 Jerrel Wilson, Punter
1989 #14 Ed Podolak, Running back

1990s
1990 #51 Jim Lynch, Linebacker
1991 #28 Abner Haynes, Running back
1992 #3 Jan Stenerud, Kicker
1993 #69 Sherrill Headrick, Linebacker
1994 #58 Jack Rudnay, Center
1995 #32 Curtis McClinton, Running back
1996 #20 Deron Cherry, Safety
1997 #73 Dave Hill, Offensive tackle
1998 #67 Art Still, Defensive end
1999 #34 Lloyd Burruss, Safety

2000s
2000 #35 Christian Okoye, Running back
2001 #58 Derrick Thomas, Linebacker
2002 #76 John Alt, Offensive tackle
2003 #59 Gary Spani, Linebacker
2004 #37 Joe Delaney, Running back
2005 Jack Steadman, team vice chairman and general manager
2006 #90 Neil Smith, Defensive end
2007 #29 Albert Lewis, Cornerback
2008 #61 Curley Culp, Defensive tackle
2009 #8 Nick Lowery, Place kicker

2010s
2010 Marty Schottenheimer, Coach
2011 #31 Kevin Ross, Cornerback
2012 #68 Will Shields, Guard
2013 #26 Gary Barbaro, Defensive back
2014 #31 Priest Holmes, Running back
2015 #24 Gary Green, Cornerback
2016 #49 Tony Richardson, Fullback
2017 #88 Carlos Carson, Wide Receiver
2018 #88 Tony Gonzalez, Tight End
2019 #54 Brian Waters, Guard
2023 #54 Dante Hall, Wide Receiver

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Lamar Hunt, team Founder and Owner
Marty Schottenheimer, Coach
Hank Stram, Coach
Dick Vermeil, Coach
#32 Marcus Allen, Running Back
#84 Fred Arbanas, Tight End
#78 Bobby Bell, Linebacker
#71 Ed Budde, Guard
#20 Deron Cherry, Safety
#16 Len Dawson, Quarterback
#31 Priest Holmes, Running Back
#46 Jim Kearney, Safety
#63 Willie Lanier, Linebacker
#32 Curtis McClinton, Halfback
#54 Curt Merz, Guard
#76 Mo Moorman, Guard
#35 Christian Okoye, Running Back
#14 Ed Podolak, Running Back
#49 Tony Richardson, Fullback
#42 Johnny Robinson, Safety
#70 Jerome Sally, Nose Tackle
#68 Will Shields, Guard
#90 Neil Smith, Defensive End
#59 Gary Spani, Linebacker
#3 Jan Stenerud, Kicker
#67 Art Still, Defensive End
#89 Otis Taylor, Wide Receiver
#18 Emmitt Thomas, Cornerback

Other notable alumni

#26 Gary Barbaro, DB
#4 Steve Fuller, QB
#24 Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, DB
Bobby Hunt (1962 Dallas Texans - 1967 Kansas City Chiefs; Defensive Back, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.)
#9 Bill Kenney, QB
#99 Ernie Ladd (Defensive tackle; 1967-1968. Also played for the San Diego Chargers and the Houston Oilers, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.)
#61 Curley Culp, DT
#8 Nick Lowery, K
#63 Bill Maas, DT
#32 Curtis McClinton (scored a touchdown in Super Bowl I)
#32 Tony Reed, RB
#86 J. T. Smith, WR
#83 Stephone Paige, WR
#17 Elmo Wright and the Elmo Wright Touchdown Dance
#10 Mike Livingston, QB (Led the Chiefs in their championship 1969 season while Len Dawson was injured)
#31 Kevin Ross, DB
#61 Tim Grunhard, C
#38 Kimble Anders, RB
#17 Steve DeBerg, QB
#40 James Hasty, CB
#49 Tony Richardson, FB (1995–2005, a major factor in the Chiefs' offensive success)
#77 Willie Roaf, T (2002–2005, dubbed the "heart and soul" of Kansas City's offense by fans during the Dick Vermeil era)
#12 Rich Gannon, QB (1995–1998, backup quarterback under Steve Bono and Elvis Grbac)
#88 Morris Stroud, TE (1970–1974), second tallest person to ever play in the NFL.
#68 Will Shields, G (1993–2006), never missed a game in his entire 14-year career all with the Chiefs and a major part of the Chiefs' offensive successes in the 1990s and early 2000s
#88 Tony Gonzalez, TE, finished his career with the Atlanta Falcons

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Gretz, Bob. The quarterback myth Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine KCChiefs.com, April 27, 2006.
^ ^a ^b Gretz, Bob. Huard performing a tough act to follow Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine KCChiefs.com, October 26, 2006.
^ Gretz, Bob. Quarterbacks and controversy Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine KCChiefs.com, November 1, 2006
^ Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame Archived June 9, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, KCChiefs.com, Accessed June 22, 2008.

v t e Kansas City Chiefs
Founded in 1960 Formerly the Dallas Texans (1960–1962) Based and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri
Franchise	Franchise History Seasons Players First-round picks Coaches Logos and uniforms Awards Records Starting quarterbacks (list)
Stadiums	Cotton Bowl Municipal Stadium Arrowhead Stadium
Key personnel	Chairman & CEO: Clark Hunt President: Mark Donovan General manager: Brett Veach Head coach: Andy Reid
Culture	Chiefs name controversy Hunt family Lamar Norma Clark H. Roe Bartle George Toma Warpaint K. C. Wolf Cheerleaders Tomahawk chop "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" Quarterback
Lore	2018 game vs. Los Angeles Rams Jet Chip Wasp 13 Seconds
Rivalries	Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Rams (former)
Wild card berths (10)	1968 1969 1986 1990 1991 1992 1994 2006 2013 2015
Division championships (16)	1962 1966 1971 1993 1995 1997 2003 2010 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Conference championships (4)	2019 2020 2022 2023
League championships (5)	1962 1969 (IV) 2019 (LIV) 2022 (LVII) 2023 (LVIII)
Retired numbers	3 16 18 28 33 36 58 63 78 86
Media	Broadcasters Television: KCTV WDAF-TV KSHB-TV KMBC Radio: WDAF-FM Personalities: Dave Armstrong Len Dawson Kendall Gammon Bob Gretz Art Hains Bill Grigsby Kevin Harlan Mitch Holthus Roger Twibell
Current league affiliations	League: National Football League (1970–present) Conference: American Football Conference Division: West Division
Former league affiliation	League: American Football League (1960–1969)

v t e Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
John Alt Kimble Anders Fred Arbanas Gary Barbaro Bobby Bell Buck Buchanan Ed Budde Chris Burford Lloyd Burruss Carlos Carson Deron Cherry Curley Culp Len Dawson Joe Delaney Mike Garrett Tony Gonzalez Gary Green Tim Grunhard Dante Hall Abner Haynes Sherrill Headrick Dave Hill Priest Holmes Lamar Hunt E.J. Holub Willie Lanier Mack Lee Hill Albert Lewis Nick Lowery Jim Lynch Jerry Mays Curtis McClinton Christian Okoye Ed Podolak Tony Richardson Johnny Robinson Kevin Ross Jack Rudnay Marty Schottenheimer Will Shields Neil Smith Gary Spani Jack Steadman Jan Stenerud Art Still Hank Stram Otis Taylor Emmitt Thomas Derrick Thomas Jim Tyrer Brian Waters Jerrel Wilson

Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame

Gary Green

Dave Hill

Albert Lewis

Jerry Mays

Tony Richardson

Johnny Robinson

Kevin Ross

Neil Smith

Otis Taylor

v t e Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterbacks
Formerly the Dallas Texans (1960–1962)
Cotton Davidson (1960–1961) Hunter Enis (1960) Randy Duncan (1961) Len Dawson (1962–1975) Eddie Wilson (1963) Pete Beathard (1965) Jacky Lee (1968–1969) Mike Livingston (1969–1979) Tony Adams (1975, 1977–1978) Steve Fuller (1979–1982) Bill Kenney (1980–1988) Todd Blackledge (1984–1987) Matt Stevens (1987) Frank Seurer (1987) Doug Hudson (1987) Steve DeBerg (1988–1991) Ron Jaworski (1989) Steve Pelluer (1989) Mark Vlasic (1991) Dave Krieg (1992–1993) Joe Montana (1993–1994) Steve Bono (1994–1996) Rich Gannon (1996–1998) Elvis Grbac (1997–2000) Warren Moon (2000) Trent Green (2001–2006) Damon Huard (2006–2008) Brodie Croyle (2007–2010) Tyler Thigpen (2008) Matt Cassel (2009–2012) Tyler Palko (2011) Kyle Orton (2011) Brady Quinn (2012) Alex Smith (2013–2017) Chase Daniel (2013–2014) Nick Foles (2016) Patrick Mahomes (2017–present) Matt Moore (2019) Chad Henne (2020) Blaine Gabbert (2023)

Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterbacks

Formerly the Dallas Texans (1960–1962)