Lists of Kansas City Chiefs players

The following lists provide an overview of notable groupings of Kansas City Chiefs players.

All-time roster

Main article: Kansas City Chiefs all-time roster

Current roster

Kansas City Chiefs roster

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Quarterbacks (QB) 15 Patrick Mahomes 17 Gardner Minshew 19 Chris Oladokun 14 Bailey Zappe Running backs (RB) 29 Kareem Hunt 25 Elijah Mitchell 10 Isiah Pacheco 30 Brashard Smith 42 Carson Steele FB 34 Elijah Young Wide receivers (WR) 80 Elijhah Badger  5 Marquise Brown 89 Jason Brownlee 46 Ajani Carter 84 Mac Dalena 82 Jimmy Holiday 24 Skyy Moore 13 Hal Presley 81 Nikko Remigio  4 Rashee Rice 11 Jalen Royals 8 Key'Shawn Smith  9 JuJu Smith-Schuster  2 Tyquan Thornton  1 Xavier Worthy Tight ends (TE) 88 Jake Briningstool 83 Noah Gray 87 Travis Kelce 45 Geor'quarius Spivey 85 Robert Tonyan 49 Tre Watson 12 Jared Wiley

Offensive linemen (OL) 66 Mike Caliendo LG 73 Dalton Cooper RT 75 Ethan Driskell LT 72 Chukwuebuka Godrick RT (IPP) 61 C. J. Hanson RG 52 Creed Humphrey C 68 Joey Lombard C 77 Jaylon Moore LT 64 Wanya Morris LT 60 Hunter Nourzad C 79 Esa Pole LT 71 Josh Simmons LT 65 Trey Smith RG 76 Kingsley Suamataia LT 74 Jawaan Taylor RT Defensive linemen (DL) 91 Felix Anudike-Uzomah DE 51 Mike Danna DE 97 Ashton Gillotte DE 94 Malik Herring DE 93 Coziah Izzard DT 95 Chris Jones DT 56 George Karlaftis DE 96 Fabien Lovett DT 55 Omarr Norman-Lott DT 90 Charles Omenihu DE 69 Mike Pennel NT 98 Janarius Robinson DE 99 Jerry Tillery DT 92 Marlon Tuipulotu DT

Linebackers (LB) 31 Jeffrey Bassa OLB 32 Nick Bolton MLB 54 Leo Chenal OLB 48 Cole Christiansen OLB 43 Jack Cochrane MLB 50 Brandon George MLB 44 Cam Jones OLB 59 Cooper McDonald MLB 23 Drue Tranquill OLB Defensive backs (DB) 26 Deon Bush SS 27 Chamarri Conner FS  6 Bryan Cook FS 40 Jacobe Covington S 34 Mike Edwards SS  8 Kristian Fulton CB 47 Azizi Hearn CB 21 Jaden Hicks SS 13 Nazeeh Johnson CB 38 Kevin Knowles CB 22 Trent McDuffie CB 25 Glendon Miller S 30 Christian Roland-Wallace CB 39 Melvin Smith CB 35 Jaylen Watson CB  2 Joshua Williams CB 42 Major Williams S 20 Nohl Williams CB Special teams (ST) 14 Matt Araiza P  7 Harrison Butker K 41 James Winchester LS

Reserve 38 Keaontay Ingram RB (IR) 45 Eric Scott Jr. CB (IR) 90 active (1 exempt), 3 reserve As of August 5, 2025. Rookies in italics. Roster Depth chart Transactions

Chiefs quarterbacks

Main article: History of Kansas City 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)

Honored players

Pro Football Hall of Famers

Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame enshrinees
Players
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
69	Jared Allen	DE	2004–2007	2025
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

Jan Stenerud's name is forever honored at Arrowhead Stadium.

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