Drue Tranquill

Career StatsC

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

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

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.

Performance Analysis

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.