Blair Kerkhoff

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Blair Kerkhoff

When they worked out together this offseason, little did Louisville defensive end Ashton Gillotte know he’d become NFL teammates with Chiefs D-end George Karlaftis. “He helped me a lot,” said Gillotte, who was selected by the Chiefs in the third round of the NFL Draft, No. 66 overall. AdvertisementThe connection? Louisville is coached by Jeff Brohm, who was Karlaftis’ coach at Purdue, and defensive coordinator Mark Hagan, who also coached Karlaftis.

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Blair Kerkhoff

After his All-America career as a defensive lineman at the University of Pittsburgh, Bill Maas wasn't sure where he'd land in the NFL Draft. If he was selected late in the first round by a contender, Maas knew he'd likely join a playoff contending team. The Chiefs weren't that as they made Maas the fifth overall pick. "I thought if I went early I could help spearhead a turnaround in an organization," said Maas, named the latest member of the Chiefs Hall of Fame on Friday by the organization.

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Blair Kerkhoff

The end of the first round of the NFL Draft was approaching and the Chiefs, with the 31st pick, were willing to trade. They just needed a partner. That's when a phone call took place between general managers Brett Veach of the Chiefs and Howie Roseman of the Philadelphia Eagles, who held the No. 32 pick. The teams that met in two of the last three Super Bowls knew the players they favored and wanted to be sure their guy would be available. "I have a good relationship with Howie," Veach said.

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Blair Kerkhoff

Missouri Tigers lineman and Lee's Summit North High School product Armand Membou answers questions during the 2025 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Membou was selected seventh overall by the New York Jets in the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Imagn Images Missouri Tigers tackle Armond Membou, who played at Lee's Summit North High, was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the New York Jets on Thursday night.

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Sam McDowell |Jesse Newell |Blair Kerkhoff |Vahe Gregorian

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach reveals more than most of his peers ahead of the NFL Draft. But there's one thing he cannot answer - even if he somehow felt so inclined: Which direction will the Chiefs go with the 31st overall pick? There was a funny contrast Tuesday in Nashville, where general manager Mike Borgonzi, formerly Veach's assistant, said the Titans will keep the No. 1 overall pick rather than trade it away. Borgonzi knows exactly what direction he's headed.