Who made this Chiefs Super Bowl victory possible? Every player who wore KC red in 2019
Here’s the exhaustive rundown of everyone who played for the Chiefs during the 2019 season, which extended through Feb. 2’s Super Bowl LIV in Miami, including guys on injured reserve, the practice squad, non-football injury reserves and/or men who played at least one game with the team in 2019.
We’ll do this by name, with jersey number, position, height, weight, college and some fun facts about each player.
The final 53-man roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. College
73 Nick Allegretti G 6-4 310 Illinois
Rookie was active for nine games, seeing most of his action when several offensive line starters were injured around midseason.
68 Jackson Barton T 6-7 302 Utah
Seventh-round pick by Indy in 2019 was signed off Colts’ practice squad.
81 Blake Bell TE 6-6 252 Oklahoma
Wichita native nicknamed “Belldozer” was an offseason pickup last year and caught a pass in the Super Bowl.
21 Bashaud Breeland DB 5-11 195 Clemson
Picked off Garoppolo in Super Bowl. Late knock-down of a Brady pass helped cement win at New England. Had 100-yard fumble return for a TD at Lions.
30 Alex Brown DB 5-9 183 So. Carolina St.
Rookie was signed and cut twice by same Niners team KC beat in Super Bowl. Promoted from Chiefs’ practice squad in December.
7 Harrison Butker K 6-3 205 Georgia Tech
“Buttkicker” was the hero of Chiefs’ Week 9 win over Minnesota, booting 4 FGs, including the game-winner. Could probably kick a 65-yarder if needed.
20 Morris Claiborne DB 5-11 192 LSU
Former first-round draft pick started season on suspension but returned to contribute in Chiefs’ secondary with 8 games played and 14 total tackles.
55 Frank Clark DE 6-3 265 Michigan
Acquired from Seattle in offseason trade. Hampered by pinched nerve in neck early, still recorded 8 sacks. Sacked Garoppolo in Super Bowl.
2 Dustin Colquitt P 6-3 210 Tennessee
Longest-tenured Chief (drafted three GMs ago by Carl Peterson). Still specializes in pinning opponents deep with powerful leg, big hang times, deft placement.
76 Laurent Duvernay-Tardif T 6-5 321 McGill
First medical doctor to play in a Super Bowl and 9th Canadian to do so, “Dr. Larry,” as he’s known in locker room, just completed his 6th NFL season with a ring.
75 Cameron Erving C 6-5 313 Florida St.
Former first-round pick by Cleveland started 8 of the 13 games in which he appeared for Chiefs in 2019.
27 Rashad Fenton DB 5-11 193 So. Carolina
Drafted by Chiefs in Round 6 last spring, he won a Super Bowl 4 minutes from where he grew up. He used to sell concessions at Hard Rock Stadium.
72 Eric Fisher LT 6-7 315 Central Mich.
Former No. 1 overall pick by Chiefs was Pro Bowler in 2018 but missed 8 games in 2019 after September injury prompted core-muscle surgery.
29 Kendall Fuller DB 5-11 198 Virginia Tech
Key player acquired in Alex Smith trade to Washington found a new role for himself late in season as a safety/nickle hybrid.
17 Mecole Hardman WR 5-10 187 Georgia
One of the best rookies in the NFL in 2019, and one of the fastest. Selected to Pro Bowl as return specialist. Totaled 26 receptions, 538 yards, 6 TDs as receiver.
52 Demone Harris DE 6-4 272 Buffalo
Cut by Tampa Bay, claimed by Baltimore, then signed by KC off Ravens’ practice squad. Made first NFL tackle at Patriots in December.
4 Chad Henne QB 6-3 222 Michigan
Veteran 34-year-old signal-caller brought 12 seasons of experience to KC’s QB corps, finally earning a Super Bowl ring.
10 Tyreek Hill WR 5-10 185 W. Alabama
Missed 4 games due to shoulder injury and still tallied 860 yards, 7 TDs. Had key long catch in KC’s Super Bowl comeback, finishing with 9 receptions for 105 yards.
53 Anthony Hitchens LB 6-0 235 Iowa
Veteran’s 88 total tackles were the second-most in his career for a season; his two sacks tied a career best.
60 Ryan Hunter OL 6-5 322 Bowling Green
Parents were in Miami for big game; though he didn’t play after seeing regular-season action in 3 games, his Tweet said it all: “I’m a Super Bowl champion.”
95 Chris Jones DT 6-6 310 Mississippi St.
President and CEO of Sack Nation didn’t match his 15.5 sacks of 2018, but 9 in 2019 marked the second-most of his career for a single season. A force on defense.
87 Travis Kelce TE 6-5 260 Cincinnati
Could well be on his way to Canton in his home state of Ohio. Became first NFL tight end with four 1,000-yard seasons. Holds numerous Chiefs records already.
92 Tanoh Kpassagnon DE 6-7 289 Villanova
When Chiefs switched to 4-3 under new coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Kpassagnon took on new roles. He thrived and recorded 2 tackles in Super Bowl.
50 Darron Lee LB 6-1 232 Ohio State
Fourth-year pro won a ring in first season with Chiefs after being traded by Jets. Played in all 16 regular-season games, starting 2 and recording 31 tackles.
24 Jordan Lucas DB 6-0 190 Penn St.
Was a key special teams contributor for Chiefs this season, his second in KC after being traded by Miami before the 2018 season opener.
15 Patrick Mahomes QB 6-3 230 Texas Tech
NFL Most Valuable Player last season. Super Bowl champion and Super Bowl MVP this season. There’s nothing No. 15 cannot do.
32 Tyrann Mathieu DB 5-9 185 LSU
Leader of the defense. One of the leaders of this team. First year in KC produced Pro Bowl nod and championship ring for “Honey Badger.”
25 LeSean McCoy RB 5-11 210 Pittsburgh
Was most productive self early in season, with 49 touches (rushing, receiving) for 285 total yards and 3 of his season’s 5 TDs in first 4 weeks of the year.
8 Matt Moore QB 6-3 219 Oregon St.
A key reason Chiefs didn’t stumble while Mahomes was out with a dislocated kneecap. Out of football entirely, he answered the call and was a stabilizing force.
56 Ben Niemann LB 6-3 233 Iowa
Had important play in fourth quarter of Super Bowl, pressuring 49ers’ Garoppolo to misfire a pass, resulting in SF’s first three-and-out of the evening.
91 Derrick Nnadi DT 6-1 317 Florida St.
Celebrated Super Bowl championship by sponsoring dog adoptions at KC Pet Project. Had 4 tackles, including one for a loss, in the championship game.
44 Dorian O’Daniel LB 6-1 223 Clemson
Played alongside Chiefs teammate Kendall Fuller at Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland. Had 8 tackles in 14 games for KC in 2019.
64 Mike Pennel DT 6-4 332 Col. St.-Pueblo
Topeka native was a shrewd midseason addition by GM Brett Veach. Five-year veteran had some big moments after his October arrival.
13 Byron Pringle WR 6-2 205 Kansas St.
Former K-State Wildcat had best game vs. Colts: six catches for 103 yards and a TD in Chiefs’ loss. Key contributor throughout season on special teams.
59 Reggie Ragland LB 6-2 252 Alabama
Had 2 tackles in Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory. Played in 14 regular-season games, making 7 starts, with 30 tackles and 2 sacks. Had 8 total tackles in playoffs.
62 Austin Reiter C 6-3 300 So. Florida
Started all 16 regular-season games and all 3 playoff games for the Chiefs, including the Super Bowl. Not bad for a guy once cut by the 0-16 Browns.
11 Demarcus Robinson WR 6-1 203 Florida
Set to become an unrestricted free agent, No. 11 filled in ably for Hill when the latter missed 4 games this season, grabbing 16 catches for 281 yards and 4 TDs.
99 Khalen Saunders DT 6-0 324 W. Illinois
Finished rookie year with 22 tackles, a sack and a pass defensed. Wondering how to pronounce his name? His Twitter handle’s @khalenNOTkaylen.
71 Mitchell Schwartz RT 6-5 320 California
The Chiefs’ iron man earned Pro Football Focus’ highest grade of any player in the 2019 playoffs. Second was Mahomes, third was SF’s Nick Bosa.
42 Anthony Sherman RB 5-10 242 Connecticut
A seasoned vet in Chiefs’ young 2019 locker room, “Sausage” has been a fan favorite since Andy Reid brought him to KC early in his tenure as head coach.
49 Daniel Sorensen DB 6-2 208 BYU
“Dirty Dan” did the dirty work in Chiefs’ defensive backfield and on special teams, shining his brightest in playoff comebacks vs. Houston, Tennessee.
94 Terrell Suggs DE 6-3 265 Arizona St.
Retirement? Not yet, says the 17-year veteran pass rusher who joined the Chiefs in December. He tallied 7 tackles, 4 QB hits and a sack in 5 games with KC.
34 Darwin Thompson RB 5-8 200 Utah State
Rookie speedster with toughness, too, “D-Train” scored first NFL TD on Dec. 1 during 11-carry, 44-yard outing vs. Oakland.
35 Charvarius Ward DB 6-1 200 Middle Tenn. St.
Had 4 tackles in Super Bowl LIV after improving all season. Started all 19 games, including playoffs, for 83 total tackles and 12 passes defensed.
14 Sammy Watkins WR 6-1 211 Clemson
With the Chiefs driving and needing points Sunday, he burned All-Pro Richard Sherman for a 38-yard reception from Mahomes. His final line: 5 rec., 98 yards.
23 Armani Watts DB 5-11 205 Texas A&M
Fourth-round draft pick in 2018 had 13 tackles and a sack in 2019.
26 Damien Williams RB 5-11 224 Oklahoma
Unwanted by Miami, became KC’s featured back and turned in two 100-yard games during season, then scored two TDs in Super Bowl ... in Miami.
98 Xavier Williams DT 6-2 309 N. Iowa
Kansas City native saw action in four regular-season games and recorded a tackle in each of Chiefs’ first two postseason contests.
54 Damien Wilson LB 6-0 245 Minnesota
Had 4 tackles against San Fran in the Super Bowl, including one big stop for no gain. Overall in 2019, he had 52 total tackles and 1.5 sacks and forced a fumble.
41 James Winchester LS 6-3 240 Oklahoma
Five-year pro offered wise perspective after miscommunication on botched punt attempt in loss at Titans: “You just take it like a man and keep working.”
61 Stefen Wisniewski C 6-3 305 Penn St.
“Wiz” started every regular-season game and played every offensive snap. Earned second Super Bowl ring of his career (first came with Eagles).
77 Andrew Wylie T 6-6 309 E. Michigan
Spent time on 3 practice squads before joining Chiefs last offseason as free agent. Wound up starting 11 games for KC this season due to injuries.
82 Deon Yelder TE 6-4 255 W. Kentucky
Part of team’s early-season tight end rotation, this former college walk-on had 2 catches for 43 yards in Chiefs’ win at Detroit in September.
Injured reserve
80 Felton Davis WR 6-3 211 Michigan St.
Signed as undrafted free agent while recovering from Achilles injury suffered in college. Saw limited preseason action before hurting shoulder.
19 Marcus Kemp WR 6-4 210 Hawaii
Was battling for a roster spot when he hurt a knee in preseason game against the Steelers. Damage to ACL and MCL kept him out all season.
40 John Lovett TE 6-3 225 Princeton
Ivy Leaguer was placed on IR in August with separated shoulder. Chiefs used his roster spot on journeyman QB Matt Moore, a stabilizer with Mahomes out.
90 Emmanuel Ogbah DE 6-4 275 Oklahoma St.
Suffered season-ending torn pectoral muscle in November after registering 5.5 sacks in Chiefs first 10 games. Arrived in KC via trade with Cleveland.
97 Alex Okafor DE 6-4 261 Texas
Recorded 15 tackles, 5 sacks in 7th year as a pro before sustaining a season-ending pectoral injury vs. Denver in December.
74 Martinas Rankin T 6-5 311 Mississippi St.
Acquired from Houston via preseason trade of running back Carlos Hyde to Texans. Was hurt in Chiefs’ loss at Tennessee.
20 Keith Reaser DB 6-0 190 Florida Atl.
Former 49er tore Achilles in training camp and missed 2019 season. This was his second stint with the Chiefs.
70 Greg Senat T 6-6 305 Wagner
First player from Wagner to play in a Super Bowl. Originally drafted by Ravens in sixth round of 2018.
57 Breeland Speaks DE 6-3 285 Ole Miss
Switched to outside linebacker in Coach Spags’ 4-3 defense but was hurt in preseason: MCL sprain and meniscus damage in right knee.
22 Juan Thornhill DB 6-0 205 Virginia
Rookie was showing great promise when he tore an ACL and was lost for remainder of year. Had racked up 58 tackles, 3 INTs (including a pick-6).
39 Spencer Ware RB 5-10 229 LSU
Had 17 carries for just 51 yards in second stint with Chiefs.
88 David Wells TE 6-6 260 San Diego St.
Was on Chiefs’ practice squad throughout 2018; calf injury kept him out of 2019.
31 Darrel Williams RB 6-1 229 LSU
Was a nice part of Chiefs’ backfield mix until Week 13 hamstring injury knocked him out for rest of season.
Reserve/non-football injury
47 Darius Harris LB 6-2 238 24 Middle Tenn. St.
Undrafted free-agent signing last offseason. Had been dealing with shoulder injury when Chiefs assigned him this designation.
Tim Ward DE Old Dominion
Spent 2019 season recovering from knee surgery.
Practice squad
12 Gehrig Dieter WR 6-2 208 Alabama
Bama product and close friend of Mahomes was signed by Chiefs in 2017, playing in 4 games in 2018 and 2 this season.
1 Jody Fortson TE 6-4 226 Valdosta St.
A WR in college, Chiefs transitioned him to tight end after signing him as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2019.
96 Braxton Hoyett DT 6-2 302 Mississippi St.
Formerly with Titans, added to Chiefs’ practice squad in October.
48 Nick Keizer TE 6-4 251 Grand Valley St.
Signed to KC practice squad in May 2019 after spending 2018 on Ravens’ practice squad.
38 Chris Lammons DB 5-10 190 So. Carolina
Was a Gamecocks teammate of Rashad Fenton for 3 seasons. Signed to Chiefs’ practice squad in December, agreeing to contract with his fourth NFL team.
0 Devaroe Lawrence DT 6-2 295 Auburn
Had 11 appearances for Browns, making 2 starts, in 2019 before being signed to Chiefs’ practice squad in late November.
30 Elijah McGuire RB 5-10 214 Louisiana-Laf.
Signed to Chiefs’ practice squad in November after playing on active rosters of both Jets and Browns.
9 Kyle Shurmur QB 6-4 225 Vanderbilt
Son of Denver OC Pat Shurmur, this rookie undrafted free agent battled for a backup QB spot in camp before being assigned to practice squad.
52 Emmanuel Smith LB 6-2 240 Vanderbilt
Also spent time on Tampa and Atlanta practice squads since playing at Vandy.
Mike Weber RB 5-10 211 Ohio St.
Signed to practice squad less than a month before Super Bowl LIV.
Played at least one game with Chiefs in 2019
79 Jeff Allen G 6-4 305 Illinois
Re-signed with Chiefs after injury to WR Marcus Kemp, then released in October. Played with Chiefs for 4 seasons before signing with Houston in 2016.
93 Joey Ivie DT 6-3 301 Florida
Spent time with five NFL teams, including Chiefs and now Titans. Appeared in 5 games, recording 2 total tackles and one QB hit, for Kansas City.
69 Terrell McClain DT 6-2 302 So. Florida
Veteran of nine teams, including Panthers, who drafted him in 2011. Spent 11 days in October with Chiefs, recording total of 3 tackles vs. Denver and Houston.
39 Tremon Smith DB 5-11 190 Central Ark.
Speedy returner was drafted in 2016 (Round 6) by Chiefs, who tried him at running back during 2019 training camp before waiving him in September.
84 De’Anthony Thomas WR 5-8 176 Oregon
“DAT” was originally selected by Chiefs in Round 4 of 2014 NFL Draft. Was activated in September before being waived in October.
This story was originally published February 4, 2020 at 12:20 PM.