Chiefs bring two-time national champion defensive lineman to Kansas City for meeting ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

A five-year contributor at Georgia, Brinson won back-to-back national titles with the Bulldogs in 2021 and 2022. He's got a ton of experience under his belt with 64 career games played and eight starts. According to Pro Football Focus, Brinson recorded six sacks, 61 total pressures, 41 total stops, and 14 tackles over those 64 games.  

Brinson, who weighed in at just under 6-foot-5 and 316 pounds, had a very strong showing at the UGA Pro Day, boasting a 5.09s 40-yard dash, a 1.76s 10-yard split, a 31-inch vertical jump, and a 115-inch broad jump. That's likely what prompted this pre-draft visit. 

Exploring Georgia DT Warren Brinson's fit with the Chiefs

Brinson is probably among the more underrated interior defensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft class. 

He has powerful hands, brute strength, and quickness going for him. While he seemingly prefers knifing into the backfield untouched to make a play, he's also not afraid of the dirty work. He's technically sound and doesn't get caught up on blocks too frequently, showing the ability to disengage and get after the ball carrier. He should have no problem two-gapping and winning one-on-one matchups at the next level and clearly thrives in a rotational role.

Brinson dealt with foot/ankle/Achilles injuries early during the 2024 college football season. I suspect the Chiefs' pre-draft visit has as much to do with his health as it does with his impressive pro day and fit with the team. Kansas City could undoubtedly use depth along the interior defensive line. Brinson appears to be the type who can provide both run-stopping and pass-rushing value. 

Note: Brinson revealed at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine that he went to elementary school with South Carolina EDGE Kyle Kennard. The Chiefs had a formal visit with Kennard at the combine (see the tracker below).