KC Felix Anudike-Uzomah
NFL defensive end. Position: EDGE. Team: Kansas City Chiefs.
Quick Facts
- Position: Defensive End
- Team: Kansas City Chiefs (KC)
- Draft: 1st round, 31st overall (2023)
2026 Outlook
Anudike-Uzomah is in a make-or-break year after missing all of 2025 with a hamstring injury and having his fifth-year option declined. He says he's the healthiest he's felt during training camp and is focused on proving himself. He's worked out with George Karlaftis in the offseason to develop his pass-rush technique. Head coach Andy Reid highlighted his improved get-off and power coming from the core area (hips and hamstrings where he had issues). Backup Ashton Gillotte is also dealing with a hamstring injury, giving Anudike-Uzomah a path to significant early-season work. (per Felix Anudike-Uzomah Ready to Put Injuries in the Past Entering Year 4)
In preseason week 1, Anudike-Uzomah appears to be the front-runner for the second EDGE starting role next to Karlaftis after missing 2025. He's contending against second-round pick R Mason Thomas, and is trending up as a potential IDP starter early in the season. (per Preseason Week 1 IDP Takeaways - The IDP Show)
Role / Depth Chart
Competing for a starting edge-rusher role opposite George Karlaftis. With Gillotte dealing with a hamstring injury, Anudike-Uzomah is getting additional practice reps. Rookie R Mason Thomas is also competing for the spot.
Injury Status
Recovered from hamstring injury that sidelined him for all of 2025. Says he feels stronger and more stable heading into 2026. Reports feeling healthiest during a training camp in his career as of 2026-08-08; Andy Reid noted improved "get-off and power" from the core area. (per Felix Anudike-Uzomah Ready to Put Injuries in the Past Entering Year 4)
Recent News
- 2026-08-08 — Felix Anudike-Uzomah Ready to Put Injuries in the Past Entering Year 4 (Felix Anudike-Uzomah Ready to Put Injuries in the Past Entering Year 4)
Open Questions
- Will his relatively light production (3 sacks in 34 games) finally translate to meaningful contributions once healthy?