KC Chris Jones
NFL defensive tackle. Position: DT. Team: Kansas City Chiefs.
Quick Facts
- Position: DT
- Team: KC (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Rankings: NFL Top 100 (#43, 2026 preseason ranking)
- Career achievements: Eight consecutive Top 100 appearances
2026 Outlook
Ranked #43 in the 2026 NFL Top 100 by players, marking his eighth consecutive appearance on the list. In 2025, amassed 63 pressures in 17 games (3rd among interior defensive linemen), 25 quarterback hits (led Chiefs), 12 tackles for loss (led Chiefs), and 7 sacks (led Chiefs). Remains a cornerstone of the Chiefs' defensive line despite Patrick Mahomes no longer receiving his "own tier" in the league's MVP discussions (Mahomes ranks outside the "Big Three" alongside Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson). On the defensive side, Jones continues to anchor Kansas City's front four alongside the team's pass-rush rotation (per Chiefs News: Chris Jones ranks No. 43 in NFL Top 100).
Role / Depth Chart
Primary defensive tackle and leader of Kansas City's defensive line. Part of head coach Andy Reid's defense.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-08-01 — Ranked #43 in NFL Top 100 for eighth consecutive year (Chiefs News: Chris Jones ranks No. 43 in NFL Top 100)