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3 days ago
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The Kansas City Chiefs have one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL in Trent McDuffie.
The Kansas City Chiefs have one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL in Trent McDuffie. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Kansas City Chiefs were in the middle of the road this past season in terms of passing yards allowed, but their secondary still has some very bright spots. Advertisement In a recent article by PFF's John Kosko, he ranks who he believes are the top 32 cornerbacks in the NFL heading into the 2025 season. At No. 3, he has Chiefs young star Trent McDuffie. "McDuffie, the highest-graded cornerback in PFF's advanced metrics in 2024, has been highly underrated to start his career," Kosko wrote. "His PFF advanced coverage grade ranks second across the past three years — and first across the past two years... The Chiefs don't ask McDuffie to shadow opposing receivers, but his ability to stay tight in coverage is elite." Some look at the fact that McDuffie didn't have an interception in his first two seasons and write him off, but he does so much more than that. In three seasons in the NFL, the 24-year-old cornerback has racked up an impressive 183 total tackles, and he has been able to show his versatility with 4.5 sacks. Where he shines is his ability to effectively lock up wide receivers, as he finished 2024 with a very solid 13 passes defended. Advertisement The Chiefs lost in the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles this past season, so McDuffie and the rest of the team's defense will be looking to help lead the team back to the playoffs to redeem themselves. Related: Chiefs' 'Biggest Priority' Key To Patrick Mahomes MVP Success Related: Chiefs Predicted To Continue AFC West Dominance With One Key Fix This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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20-05-2025
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Kansas City Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie earns a spot on Pro Football Focus' 25 under 25 list
The accolades continue to roll in for the Kansas City Chiefs as one of their top players earns a distinguished honor. Chiefs starting cornerback Trent McDuffie was announced on the Pro Football Focus 25 under 25 list, which features the best players in the NFL under 25 years old. McDuffie earned the spot for the second consecutive year and ranked fifth. Advertisement "McDuffie went from being a top-five nickel cornerback in PFF overall grade for Steve Spagnuolo's defense in 2023 to a top-five outside cornerback in 2024. He is the NFL's highest-graded cornerback since 2023 (89.7)." Wrote Jonathon Marci. "McDuffie has earned an 89.4 PFF coverage grade since entering the league in 2022, which is a top-five mark among all cornerbacks and makes him the only one in the top 10 to have spent more than 25% of their career snaps in the slot." Since being selected No. 21 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, McDuffie has emerged as one of the NFL's best cornerbacks. He's tallied 27 passes defensed, seven forced fumbles, two interceptions, and 4.5 sacks in his career. The former Washington Huskies standout was a first-team All-Pro in 2023 and a second-team selection in 2024. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie earns a spot on PFF's 25 under 25 list
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29-04-2025
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Chiefs Make Contract Decisions On 2 Key Defensive Players
The Kansas City Chiefs have exercised the options for cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive end George Karlaftis. These were anticipated moves by the team and ensures that both players will be under contract for the 2026 season. According to CBS Sports contributor Joel Curry, the deals are "considered bargains" in correlation with the value of players at their skill level. According to McDuffie's option will pay $13.632 million, while Karlaftis' will cost the Chiefs $15.196 million for the 2026 season. Advertisement Both players have been a part of the Chiefs last three Super Bowl runs and have two championship rings as a result. They would have had a third, but the Chiefs lost Super Bowl 59 to the Philadelphia Eagles 40-22 back in February. McDuffie, the 21st pick overall in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Washington, plays both the perimeter and the slot. He has evolved into one of the premier defensive backs in the league. McDuffie is a two-time All-Pro, although after making the First Team in 2023, he had to settle for Second Team honors in 2024. Once McDuffie is in line for an extension, the Chiefs will more than likely make him one of the highest paid cornerbacks in NFL history. Karlaftis is an edge rusher who compliments stud defensive tackle Chris Jones very well. He has a total of 24.5 career sacks and finished with at least six in each of his first three seasons in the league. He also amassed 24 tackles for loss and has registered 56 quarterback hits. He was a first round draft choice, 30th overall, out of Purdue in 2022. Advertisement Across the league, teams have until May 1 to exercise fifth-year option decisions. Related: Taylor Swift Sets The Standard For Bill Belichick's COO Girlfriend Related: Chiefs New RB Turns Heads With Bold Isiah Pacheco Statement
Hamilton Spectator
29-04-2025
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Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs exercised their fifth-year options Tuesday on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis, two of the young pillars of a defense that has helped them to reach three consecutive Super Bowls. The deadline to pick up the option year is Thursday. The 24-year-old McDuffie, who was the 21st overall pick in 2022, has started all 43 games that he has played over the past three seasons. McDuffie was a first-team All-Pro in 2023 and a second-team All-Pro this past season, when he picked off the first two passes of his career and had a career-best 13 pass deflections while also forcing a fumble. Karlaftis, who is also 24, was the 30th overall pick in the same draft, and has developed into one of the NFL's top-tier defensive ends. He had six sacks as a rookie, 10 1/2 sacks the following year and eight last season. The Chiefs' draft three years ago is certain to go down as one of the best in club history. Second-round pick Bryan Cook started every game at safety last season. Third-round pick Leo Chenal has started 32 games at linebacker over his first three seasons. Fourth-round pick Josh Williams has appeared in 50 games, and seventh-round selections Jaylen Watson, Isiah Pacheco and Nazeeh Johnson have started games or been role players. ___ AP NFL:
Winnipeg Free Press
29-04-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs exercised their fifth-year options Tuesday on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis, two of the young pillars of a defense that has helped them to reach three consecutive Super Bowls. The deadline to pick up the option year is Thursday. The 24-year-old McDuffie, who was the 21st overall pick in 2022, has started all 43 games that he has played over the past three seasons. McDuffie was a first-team All-Pro in 2023 and a second-team All-Pro this past season, when he picked off the first two passes of his career and had a career-best 13 pass deflections while also forcing a fumble. Karlaftis, who is also 24, was the 30th overall pick in the same draft, and has developed into one of the NFL's top-tier defensive ends. He had six sacks as a rookie, 10 1/2 sacks the following year and eight last season. The Chiefs' draft three years ago is certain to go down as one of the best in club history. Second-round pick Bryan Cook started every game at safety last season. Third-round pick Leo Chenal has started 32 games at linebacker over his first three seasons. Fourth-round pick Josh Williams has appeared in 50 games, and seventh-round selections Jaylen Watson, Isiah Pacheco and Nazeeh Johnson have started games or been role players. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. ___ AP NFL:
