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3 Best Chiefs Players Under 25

By Max Smith

Patrick Mahomes has proven himself as a dominant force at only 24.
Patrick Mahomes has proven himself as a dominant force at only 24. / Focus On Sport/Getty Images

The future of the Kansas City Chiefs couldn't be much brighter. With the franchise in the hands of Patrick Mahomes, who knows how many championships they will win in the near future? The Chiefs have also done a great job of giving Mahomes the supporting cast he needs to succeed. These are the three best Chiefs under 25 who will contribute to their success for years to come.

3. Mecole Hardman

Mecole Hardman is one of the best return specialists in the league.
Mecole Hardman is one of the best return specialists in the league. / Tom Pennington/Getty Images

The Chiefs have an absolute stud returner in Mecole Hardman. In his rookie year, Hardman put up 871 total return yards, which earned him a Pro Bowl selection. Hardman's speed is his greatest strength, which is evident every time the ball finds him. As a receiver, he totaled 538 yards on 26 receptions and six touchdowns, only one off Tyreek Hill for the team lead.

2. Harrison Butker

When the Chiefs need a field goal, they are always in good hands with Harrison Butker.
When the Chiefs need a field goal, they are always in good hands with Harrison Butker. / Brett Carlsen/Getty Images

After only three years in the league, Harrison Butker has already established himself as one of the league's best kickers. So far, his career kicking percentage is an impressive 89.6%. Butker also excels when kicking from 40+ yards, with a percentage of 84.2% from beyond 40 in 2019. He is reliable in the playoffs, making all of his field goal attempts in the last two Chiefs playoff runs.

1. Patrick Mahomes

The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC will go through Patrick Mahomes for the forseeable future.
The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC will go through Patrick Mahomes for the forseeable future. / Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

At 24, Patrick Mahomes is already the best quarterback in the league. With two Pro Bowl appearances, an MVP, and a Super Bowl win, his resume already trumps the majority of NFL quarterbacks. The poise he has under pressure is uncommon for a 24 year-old. In 2019, he proved that he's a winner and will be the king of the AFC for the considerable future.