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.
At Louisville, Gillotte made a name for himself as one of the ACC’s premier defenders and the country's most productive pass rushers. His game is built on explosiveness and leverage—traits that allowed him to consistently win off the snap and live in opposing backfields during his collegiate career.
Gillotte's sawed-off build may not fit the prototype of a long, bendy edge rusher, but his compact power and excellent get-off make him a nightmare in one-on-one situations.