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The 25 biggest draft busts in Kansas City Chiefs history

From Todd Blackledge to Ryan Sims, the Chiefs have made some disastrous draft decisions over the years. Here are the 25 biggest busts of all.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:28 PM
The 25 biggest draft busts in Kansas City Chiefs history
Key Things to Know
  • Arrowhead Addict writer Bransen Gibson ranked the 25 biggest draft busts in Kansas City Chiefs history.
  • The writer highlighted 2020 first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire and 2008 fifth overall pick Glenn Dorsey.
  • Brodie Croyle was labeled among the worst draft picks after posting an 0-10 record as Chiefs starter.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Bransen Gibson ranks the biggest draft busts in Kansas City Chiefs franchise history, highlighting high-round picks who failed to meet expectations. The list analyzes major underperformers across several eras, examining how poor draft selections left roster voids or saw the franchise miss out on future stars.

Among the notable names featured in the ranking are 2020 first-round running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, 2008 fifth overall pick Glenn Dorsey, and 2006 third-round quarterback Brodie Croyle, who went 0-10 as a starter. Gibson also highlights 1985 first-round selection Ethan Horton, who was cut after one season before becoming a Pro Bowl tight end with the rival Raiders.

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