Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State. Ranked #42 overall on the 2016 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Kansas City drafted him in Round 2, pick 37.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
94STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | KC | 12-4 | 19 | 29 | 33 | 66% | 88 |
| '19 | KC | 12-4 | 8 | 20 | 21 | 73% | †95 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 27 | 49 | 54 | 69% | 92 | |
| '20 | KC | 14-2 | 3 | 28 | 23 | 67% | †90 |
| '21 | KC | 12-5 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 68% | †90 |
| '22 | KC | 14-3 | 17 | 29 | 23 | 80% | ★†98 |
| '23 | KC | 11-6 | 13 | 29 | 19 | 73% | ★†94 |
| '24 | KC | 15-2 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 83% | ★†99 |
| '25 | KC | 6-11 | 12 | 25 | 13 | 73% | †95 |
| Career | — | 89 | 197 | 167 | 73% | 94 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'5 ¾"
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Frame profile.
Weight
310 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
34.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.75"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
5.03 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
24.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
106"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.44 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.62 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
26 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Chris Jones leads all DTs from the 2016 draft class in career tackles for loss.