
DT · Kansas City Chiefs
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'2"
Weight
335 lbs
Age
29
College
BYU
Draft
2021, Rd 7, #250
Experience
5 yrs
DT Rank
#192 / 218
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 67 | 0.5 | 113 | 15.5 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 14 | 0.0 | 24 | 3 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 13 | 0.0 | 22 | 3 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 14 |
Length
3 years
Total Value
$21.0M
Guaranteed
$14.0M
AAV
$7.0M/yr
This signing grades out as a reasonable signing for the Kansas City Chiefs — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Khyiris's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL DTs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $7.0M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the DT market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a below-market price point represents solid asset management. Khyiris is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 3-year, $21.0M contract with $14.0M guaranteed (67%) represents a significant commitment with heavy guarantees.
Khyiris Tonga earns an F grade as a nose tackle type who has bounced around the league without finding a permanent home. The Chiefs keep him as a massive run-stuffing option for specific packages, but his limited snaps reflect the niche nature of his role. Tonga's size allows him to occupy blocks and clog running lanes, but the pass-rush limitations keep him off the field in obvious passing situations. Kansas City's championship-caliber defense has better options available, which confines Tonga to an extremely specific usage role. He does one thing — eat space — and does it adequately.
A solid, under-the-radar depth move that quietly strengthens Kansas City's defensive interior rotation. Five headlines covered the signing, with one outlet calling it the most underrated AFC free agent acquisition. The three-year, $21M deal signals real investment in Tonga as a legitimate starter, not just depth filler. Fans are buzzing about stealing a Patriots nose tackle who fits Kansas City's scheme perfectly. If Tonga stays healthy, this looks like a smart mid-tier value signing that pays dividends in 2025.
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| 15 |
| 2.5 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 11 | 0.5 | 28 | 4 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 15 | 0.0 | 24 | 3 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D-
2025
(50% weight)
D-
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)