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Kahlil Benson
OT · KC

Kahlil Benson

Position OT
Team KC
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Kahlil Benson

NFL player. Position: OT (Offensive Tackle). Team: KC (Kansas City Chiefs).

Quick Facts

  • Position: Left Tackle (OT)
  • Team: KC (Kansas City Chiefs)
  • Draft Status: Undrafted free agent (2026)
  • College: Indiana University

2026 Outlook

Undrafted free agent Kahlil Benson has stepped into Kansas City's starting left tackle role and started all five games of the 2026 season through Week 5. Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September, Benson has allowed just three pressures in early games and has yet to yield a sack. Playing near 100% of Kansas City's offensive snaps, Benson has proven remarkably reliable for an UDFA entering the league with no college tackle experience. Through Week 4, Benson logged 201 snaps with 9 pressures and 5 QB hits, per Pro Football Focus. (per OT Kahlil Benson Earns NFL 'Offensive Rookie of the Month' Honors for September, Chiefs' Josh Simmons Faces Another Test 2 Years After Injury That Nearly Derailed NFL...)

Elite pass-blocking metrics: Through early 2026, Benson has allowed just seven QB pressures in 106 pass-blocking snaps, ranking third-fewest among all NFL left tackles. He's also won 84.0% of his one-on-one matchups (89-of-106). The NFL's Next Gen Stats noted this elite efficiency as a key factor in his Rookie of the Month award. (per 2 Chiefs recognized by the NFL as top players of September)

Historical recognition: Benson is the eighth offensive lineman ever to win Offensive Rookie of the Month—the first since Quenton Nelson in 2018. He's also the first member of the Chiefs to earn a Rookie of the Month award since linebacker Nick Bolton did so in 2021 (October), and the first offensive player since tailback Kareem Hunt in 2017 (December). His rapid ascension from an undrafted invite to league-recognized rookie star underscores both his talent and the Chiefs' developmental system.

Role / Depth Chart

Starting left tackle for Kansas City Chiefs. Expected to anchor the offensive line protecting Patrick Mahomes in 2026.

Injury Status

No significant injuries reported through Week 3. On pace for full-season participation.

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Open Questions

  • Can Benson maintain elite efficiency as defenses adjust their schemes to gameplan for him?
  • Will the Chiefs prioritize a long-term extension given his early success?

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