Ashton Gillotte

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Experience: 2 years

Height: 6-3

Weight: 270 lbs

College: Louisville

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Biography

Gillotte enters his second season with the Chiefs in 2026.
Originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (66th overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Honors:

2025 Mack Lee Hill Award winner.

Transactions: Originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (66th overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Five Things to Know About Chiefs Third-Round Pick DE Ashton Gillotte

The Chiefs selected Gillotte with the No. 66 overall pick on Friday night

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Ashton Gillotte: 'It's Good To Be Back in the Building' | Press Conference 6/10

Ashton Gillotte speaks to the media on Wednesday, June 10.

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Ashton Gillotte on George Karlaftis' Mentorship: 'I've Appreciated It a Lot' | Press Conference 12/17

Ashton Gillotte speaks to the media on Wednesday, December 17.

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Ashton Gillotte Snags His First NFL Interception After Pass Rush Hurries Justin Herbert

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte intercepts a pass from Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

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Under the Helmet: Ashton Gillotte

Get to know rookie Ashton Gillotte in this episode of Under the Helmet presented by T-Mobile.

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Ashton Gillotte: 'Special Teams is a Big Part of Our Game' | Press Conference 8/19

Ashton Gillotte speaks to the media on Tuesday, August 19.

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Ashton Gillotte on Training Camp as a Rookie: 'I Have To Be Able To Rise to That Challenge' | Press Conference 8/2

Ashton Gillotte spoke to the media following training camp practice on Saturday, August 2.

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Ashton Gillotte: 'I'm Looking Forward to Getting Involved in This City' | 2025 Rookie Minicamp

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end, Ashton Gillotte addressed the media on Saturday during 2025 Rookie Minicamp.

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Chiefs Draft Breakdown Day 2: Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte & Nohl Williams | Three Additions to Kansas City's Defense

Chiefs senior team reporter, Matt McMullen breaks down Kansas City's day 2 selections from the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, including Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte & Nohl Williams.

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Defensive End Ashton Gillotte College Highlights | 2025 NFL Draft

Watch highlights from Louisville defensive end Ashton Gillotte's college career

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Ashton Gillotte on Chiefs Selection: 'Super Blessed to Be Considered' | 2025 NFL Draft

Louisville defensive end, Ashton Gillotte reacts to his third-round selection by the Kansas City Chiefs on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday.

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Chiefs Select Louisville Defensive End Ashton Gillotte with 66th Pick in 2025 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs select Louisville edge Ashton Gillotte in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 66 overall pick (via a trade with the Tennessee Titans).

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Chiefs Select Louisville Defensive End Ashton Gillotte with Pick 66 | 2025 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Louisville defensive end Ashton Gillotte in the 3rd Round (Pick 66) of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Recent Games

WK	OPP	RESULT	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK
1	Broncos	W 31 - 10	0	1	1	0	0
2	Colts	W 33 - 30	2	0	2	2	0
3	@Dolphins	W 24 - 10	1	3	4	1	0
4	@Raiders	W 30 - 27	1	2	3	1	0
6	Chargers	W 22 - 6	1	1	2	1	1
7	@Seahawks	L 3 - 20	3	2	5	3	0

Career Stats

Defense Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	OPP FR
2025	Kansas City Chiefs	17	2	14	24	38	14	1.5	1	1	14	14	14	0
2026	Kansas City Chiefs	6	0	8	9	17	8	1	0
TOTAL		23	2	22	33	55	22	2.5	1	1	14	14	14	0	0

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