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Derrick-Nnadi

Derrick Nnadi

DT

#92

Experience: 8 years

Height: 6-1

Age: 29

Weight: 317 lbs

College: Florida State

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Biography

  • Nnadi enters his eighth season with the Chiefs in 2025.
  • Originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (75th overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2018 NFL Draft.
  • The Chiefs traded two picks (No. 86 and 122) to the Baltimore Ravens to move up to the No. 75 overall pick to draft Nnadi.

Career Highlights

  • Was on the team's roster for all three Super Bowl victories in the last five years (LIV, LVII and LVIII). Was on IR for Super Bowl LVIII.

Transactions

  • Traded to Kansas City (8/24/25) ... Signed with New York Jets (3/16/25) ... Re-signed with Kansas City (3/19/24) ... Re-signed with Kansas City (3/13/23) ... Re-signed with Kansas City (3/22/22) ... Originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (75th overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Player Articles

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Eric Berry Returns, Shares Interesting Comparison on Chiefs' Defensive Attitude

He's back
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Chiefs Offseason Workouts Preview: Checking Out the Defensive Line

Here's a look at the nine defensive linemen participating in the Chiefs' Organized Team Activities (OTAs)
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Chiefs GM Brett Veach Breaks Down Film of Recent Draft Picks

Watch Veach explain what he and his staff saw in Breeland Speaks, Armani Watts, and Kahlil McKenzie
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Chiefs' Rookies on Their First Taste of Kansas City BBQ: "The Hype is Real"

The Chiefs' draft picks sampled some Kansas City barbecue earlier this week

Player Videos

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Derrick Nnadi on Return to Kansas City: 'I'm Right Back Where I Started' | Press Conference 8/27

Derrick Nnadi spoke to the media on Wednesday, August 27.
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Derrick Nnadi on Week 15 Matchup: 'We Can Never Underestimate Our Opponents' | Chiefs Press Conference 12/13

Defensive tackle, Derrick Nnadi speaks with the media ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs Week 15 matchup with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
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SACK: Derrick Nnadi Tracks Down Bailey Zappe for Chiefs' First Sack of the Afternoon

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi tracks down New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe for the Chiefs' first sack.
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Derrick Nnadi: "Don't second guess yourself, follow your coaching." | Press Conference 8/7

Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi speaks with the media at Chiefs Training Camp
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Derrick Nnadi Gets Third Career Sack on Derek Carr

Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi gets his third career sack on Derek Carr and celebrates with throwback sack dance.
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Derrick Nnadi: "It's all about correcting and improving" | Press Conference 11/10

DL Derrick Nnadi speaks to the media ahead of the Chiefs Week 10 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders
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Derrick Nnadi: "At the end of the day, it's always the next man up mentality" | Press Conference 10/13

DT Derrick Nnadi speaks to the media
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 Derrick Nnadi: "It takes all four of us to make this a great d-line" | Camp Press Conference 8/5

DT Derrick Nnadi speaks to the media at Chiefs 2021 Training Camp.
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Derrick Nnadi: "I try to lock everything down" | Press Conference 10/17

DT Derrick Nnadi speaks to the media ahead of the Chiefs Week 6 matchup with the Buffalo Bills.
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Derrick Nnadi Mic'd Up vs. Bears: "Some Magic About to Happen"

Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi was mic'd up during the Chiefs Week 16 victory over the Chicago Bears
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Derrick Nnadi Provides Holiday Shopping Spree for Local Kids

Derrick Nnadi provided a shopping spree for 10 kids from the Boys and Girls Club over the weekend.
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Inside the Locker Room 12/18: Week 16 vs. Bears

Derrick Nnadi, Mecole Hardman, and Terrell Suggs speak to the media at open locker room on December 18th, 2019.
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Inside the Locker Room 12/4: Week 14 vs. Patriots

Derick Nnadi and Chris Jones speak to the media at open locker room on December 4th, 2019.
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Under the Helmet: Derrick Nnadi

Get to know second-year defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi with this weeks Under the Helmet.
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Inside the Locker Room 11/6: Week 10 vs. Titans

Derick Nnadi, Mitchell Schwartz, Harrison Butker, and Reggie Ragland speak to the media at open locker room on November 6th, 2019.
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Derrick Nnadi: "I feel like we did it today"

Derrick Nnadi speaks with Mitch Holthus after the Week 9 win against Minnesota
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Top Training Camp Storylines: Second-Year DT Derrick Nnadi's Development is Something to Watch

Chiefs Reporter BJ Kissel breaks down the Chiefs' situation at defensive tackle, highlighted by the development of second-year player Derrick Nnadi, who could be in line to have a breakout season in 2019.
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Rookie Recaps: Derrick Nnadi

In this edition of Rookie Recaps, Chiefs Reporter Matt McMullen takes a look back at defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi's first season with the Chiefs
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Derrick Nnadi Plows Into Backfield for HUGE Tackle for Loss

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi blows into the backfield for a huge tackle for loss.

Recent Games

WK OPP RESULT TKL AST COMBINED SOLO SCK SFTY PDEF INT YDS AVG LNG TDS FF OPP FR
1 @Chargers L 21 - 27 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
2 Eagles L 17 - 20 1 3 4 1 0 0 0 0
3 @Giants W 22 - 9
4 Ravens W 37 - 20
5 @Jaguars L 28 - 31

Career Stats

Defense Career

SEASON TEAM G GS TKL AST COMBINED SOLO SCK SFTY PDEF INT YDS AVG LNG TDS FF OPP FR
2018 Kansas City Chiefs 16 11 17 18 35 17 0 0 0 0
2019 Kansas City Chiefs 16 16 18 30 48 17 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1
2020 Kansas City Chiefs 15 15 23 24 47 23 0 0 0 0
2021 Kansas City Chiefs 17 10 21 17 38 19 3 0 0 0
2022 Kansas City Chiefs 17 17 11 14 25 8 0 0 0 0
2023 Kansas City Chiefs 17 17 16 13 29 12 1 0 1 0
2024 Kansas City Chiefs 17 1 3 8 11 2 0 0 0 0
2025 Kansas City Chiefs 5 3 2 3 5 2 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 120 90 111 127 238 100 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
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