
#23 LB · Kansas City Chiefs
Height
6'2"
Weight
234 lbs
Age
30
College
Notre Dame
Draft
2019, Rd 4, #130
Experience
7 yrs
LB Rank
#66 / 349
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 96 | 574 | 15.0 | 1 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 103 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 16 | 94 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 16 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$3.5M
Guaranteed
$3.0M
AAV
$3.5M/yr
The Chiefs secured a solid value play by retaining Drue Tranquill at $3.5M AAV, earning a B- CVI that reflects smart roster management in today's inflated linebacker market. While Tranquill profiles as a serviceable starter rather than an impact player, his production level justifies this modest investment for a Kansas City defense that prioritizes depth and versatility over star power at the second level. The one-year structure with $3.0M guaranteed gives both sides flexibility — the Chiefs can reassess after another season, while Tranquill gets another chance to prove he's worth a longer-term commitment. At 28, he's entering his prime years but without significant upside, making this the type of short-term, prove-it deal that championship contenders use to fill specific roles without major salary cap consequences. Kansas City gets a reliable contributor who knows the system without breaking the bank, which is exactly what you want from your LB2 in a defense built around elite pass rush and secondary play.
Drue Tranquill grades as a serviceable starter among NFL linebackers — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is tackles for loss at 0.76 (well above the NFL average of 0.40), ranking as elite for the position. Passes defended, at 0.06 compared to an NFL average of 0.20, is where he falls short relative to the position. His tackle volume indicates a run-stuffing, every-down role with limited pass-rush production.
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| 79 |
| 4.5 |
| 0 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 17 | 146 | 5.0 | 1 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 14 | 76 | 1.5 | 0 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 15 | 75 | 0.0 | 0 |
Updated Mar 24, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
C+
2025
(50% weight)
C-
2024
(30% weight)
D
2023
(20% weight)