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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – George Karlaftis said Friday he’s proud of defensive end Ashton Gillotte. And not just because the rookie’s first sack two weeks ago against reigning MVP Josh Allen.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Chiefs rookie DL Omarr Norman-Lott and Ashton Gillotte learned a valuable lesson last week that could help them vs. Ravens

Rookies Omarr Norman-Lott and Ashton Gillotte have given the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive line some juice this season. The duo has combined for nine tackles, one sack, and four quarterback pressures.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / September 9

Chiefs rookie defender could be the missing chaos agent for Steve Spagnuolo

Ashton Gillotte’s arrival in Kansas City comes at the perfect time. With Chris Jones still anchoring the defensive front, the Chiefs have needed another disruptive force who could thrive alongside him, complementing the pressure packages schemed up by longtime DC Steve Spagnuolo.

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NFL News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / August 27

Former Louisville DE Ashton Gillotte Receives High Praise From Veteran Chiefs Teammate

Heading into the upcoming 2025 NFL season, the Louisville football program has a good amount of former players on 53-man rosters. Of the five UofL rookies that survived the final round of preseason cuts, the one who has the greatest chance to make an impact in year one is Ashton Gillotte.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 25

Chiefs Rookie Has the Chance to Be Special

The Kansas City Chiefs went into the 2025 NFL Draft with several players on their big board, but had to settle for seven players in the process. Over the seven rounds, Kansas City added players on both sides of the football, with the majority of the attention being on who went in the first round.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 23

Chiefs rookie DE Ashton Gillotte brought Dave Toub's 'animal' to Steve Spagnuolo's defense in preseason Week 3 vs. Bears

Kansas City Chiefs rookie DE Ashton Gillotte stacked back-to-back preseason games with standout performances in different phases of the game. The third-round draft pick out of Louisville has been stacking good days throughout training camp and building off each passing preseason performance.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 22

Time to Shine: Chiefs Rookie Has Prime Opportunity Friday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- For those who question Ashton Gillotte’s relentless motor, just check the stats. The Chiefs’ rookie defensive end led the nation in quarterback hurries last year at Louisville.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 20

Watch: Rookie Defensive End Ashton Gillotte Tuesday Press Conference

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs rookie defensive end Ashton Gillotte spoke in advance of his club’s practice at team headquarters on Tuesday. GILLOTTE: “I

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 20

'I've heard a lot of good things' — Chiefs rookie is pumped to experience Arrowhead Stadium for the first time

The Kansas City Chiefs will host their first and only 2025 preseason game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium when they take on the Chicago Bears on Friday night.

Kansas City Chiefs News / FirstSportz / August 12

‘Confident’ Patrick Mahomes Drops Moving Take About 2025 Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs experienced disappointment in New Orleans earlier this year. They lost 40-22 against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 3

Chiefs Love Fight in Their Rookies, Especially When They Fight

What matters most isn’t the size of the player in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the player. And when Josh Simmons and Ashton Gillotte fought toward the end of Wednesday’s practice, the Chiefs had to be excited about the amount of fight in their rookie class.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Chiefs Rookie 1st-Round Pick Putting Foot Down in Training Camp

The Kansas City Chiefs selected former Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Josh Simmons with the No. 32 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, and they are already seeing a positive return on their investment.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 30

Punches Land During Chiefs Training Camp Practice

The Kansas City Chiefs training camp has heated up, literally and figuratively. Competing in the dog days of summer in pads and helmets as hard as you can may sometimes get the best of these players.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Viral Moment Unfolds as Fight Erupts at Chiefs Training Camp on Tuesday

While NFL training camp is a critical part of the offseason for teams to build chemistry, sharpen on-field skills, and prepare for the upcoming season, the intensity often runs high—and that intensity was on full display Tuesday at Chiefs camp.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / July 22

Kansas City Chiefs' George Karlaftis took a page from Frank Clark's playbook with rookie DE Ashton Gillotte at training camp

When the Kansas City Chiefs signed DE George Karlaftis to a four-year extension that will see him under contract through the 2030 NFL season, it wasn't just about securing a young and impactful player.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 22

Chiefs Ashton Gillotte Could Easily Become a Fan Favorite

The Kansas City Chiefs have seven 2025 NFL Draft picks getting their first taste of training camp. Over the next month or so, the rookies and the Chiefs veterans will be looking to shake off the cobwebs and get back to playing the game they love the most.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19

Chiefs agree to terms with second-round DT Omarr Norman-Lott

The Chiefs have completed each of their rookie deals. Second-round defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott has agreed to terms, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 6

Chiefs' Ashton Gillotte Will Be Must-Watch in Training Camp

The Kansas City Chiefs defense took a hit when free agency hit this offseason. They lost a lot of key players on the defensive side. But when the 2025 NFL Draft came around, they rebounded and made a lot of picks on the defensive side of the ball.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / July 5

Ashton Gillotte faces potentially favorable path to immediate snaps as rookie pass rusher

Rookie projections can be extremely challenging. That is especially true, when considering incoming defensive players. What role may a first-year player be fighting for?

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / June 17

Ashton Gillotte gives Chiefs a shot to overturn early third‑round norms

The NFL Draft is one of my favorite events of the NFL year. It's a chance for every team to add a new crop of players that their fans can get excited about.

College Football News / Arrowhead Addict / May 5

Ashton Gillotte reveals what will make him a game-changer for Chiefs defense

Ashton Gillotte is a three-dimensional pass rusher. The Kansas City Chiefs' third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Gillotte understands that success isn’t just about physical talent.

Kansas City Chiefs rookie Ashton Gillotte actually met one of his new teammates last year at the Kentucky Derby

Getting drafted into the NFL has all of the perks to it. For example, many people know who you are, and you can go to special places like the Kentucky Derby, and meet celebrities and other NFL players.

Chiefs quietly crushed several teams’ draft dreams with Ashton Gillotte pick

Ashton Gillotte was a very wanted man in the 2025 NFL Draft. While there's no question about where the Kansas City Chiefs had Gillotte on their draft board—proven by the fact that they selected the Louisville defensive end atop the third round at No.

Cincinnati Bengals Attend Pro Day for Louisville Defensive End Ashton Gillotte

It's no secret that the Bengals' pass rush needs a boost. Louisville defensive end Ashton Gillotte could be an ideal mid-round target in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / December 13

Louisville DE Ashton Gillotte Opts Out of Sun Bowl, Declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Louisville senior defensive end Ashton Gillotte has declared for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft and will not play in the Cardinals' upcoming matchup vs. Washington in the Sun Bowl, he announced Friday on social media.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / July 1, 2024

Louisville DE Ashton Gillotte Named a Walter Camp Preseason All-American

The preseason accolades continue to pile up for Ashton Gillotte. The Louisville defensive end has earned yet another preseason All-American honor ahead of the 2024 season, this time from Walter Camp.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / December 14, 2023

Louisville DE Ashton Gillotte Returning for 2024 Season

The defensive side of the ball for the Louisville football program is bringing back a massive piece for year two under Jeff Brohm. Junior defensive end Ashton Gillotte has decided that he will be returning to the Cardinals for the 2024 season, announcing the decision Thursday on social media.