Chiefs’ League Ranking in Roster Age is Revealing

If last season taught us anything, it was that this Chiefs' roster is not as close as it was perceived to be. The wear and tear of multiple Super Bowl appearances took a physical and mental toll on this team, and it was apparent in Kansas City's 1-9 record in one-score games.

The Chiefs' shortcomings in 2025 provided a harsh reality for the front office to acknowledge: This roster needs to be rebuilt. Evidently, Kansas City released Jawaan Taylor and Mike Danna before trading two-time All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.

Those moves have reshaped the roster, and according to Spotrac, the Chiefs are one of the youngest rosters in the league

Kansas City Ranked as Fourth-Youngest Roster in the NFL

This is somewhat surprising considering that Mahomes (30), Chris Jones (32), and Travis Kelce (36) have been on the roster for the entirety of this dynastic run. However, Kelce is technically not on the roster, as he is currently not under contract. Assessing the rest of the depth chart, there are several position groups littered with young players.

Offensive Line

• LT: Josh Simmons (23)

• LG: Kingsley Suamataia (23)

• C: Creed Humphrey (26)

• RG: Trey Smith (26)

• RT: Jaylon Moore (28)

Kansas City's starting offensive line does not feature a single player over 28 years old; the average age is 25.2 years. That number could be lower if the Chiefs take an offensive tackle and start that player over Moore at right tackle.

Wide Receiver

• WR1: Rashee Rice (25)

• WR2: Xavier Worthy (22)

• WR3: Jalen Royals (23)

This depth chart will be updated as the offseason progresses, so there will be alterations, but the average age is 23.3 years. In a draft class that provides a plethora of options at the position, the Chiefs' age at wide receiver could look very similar next season.

Overall Thoughts

Kansas City has other positions, including secondary, which is currently occupied by several young and mostly unproven players who need to develop into regular starters in 2026. This is also the mold that the Chiefs need to adopt, with Mahomes entering the second phase of his career and Jones nearing the end of his career. The next chapter of the Mahomes era will feature surrounding the three-time Super Bowl MVP almost exclusively with younger players.