Saunders-Khalen

Khalen Saunders

Defensive Tackle

#99

Experience: R

Height: 6-0

Age: 23

Weight: 324 lbs

College: Western Illinois

2019 SEASON

  • TCKLS
    13
  • SCK
    1
  • FF
    0
  • INT

SCHEDULE

Table - Summary
WEEK DATE GAME TIME
16 12/22
@ Chicago Bears
7:20 PM CST
17 12/29
vs Los Angeles Chargers
12:00 PM CST
2 01/12
vs Houston Texans
2:05 PM CST
3 01/19
vs Tennessee Titans
2:05 PM CST

Biography

  • Rookie defensive lineman enters his first NFL season with the Chiefs in 2019.
  • He became just the second player from Western Illinios University to be drafted by the Chiefs in franchise history. He joins E Jack Atcheson, who was selected with the first pick in the 1960 AFL Draft, making him the first draft pick in franchise history.
  • Originally entered the NFL as the Chiefs third round (84th overall) pick of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Related Videos

Inside the Locker Room 1/8: Sammy Watkins & Khalen Saunders 
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Inside the Locker Room 1/8: Sammy Watkins & Khalen Saunders 

Wide receiver Sammy Watkins and defensive tackle Khalen Saunders speak with the media ahead of the Chiefs divisional playoff game against the Texans
Khalen Saunders: "I love it"
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Khalen Saunders: "I love it"

Khalen Saunders speaks with the media after the Week 9 win against the Minnesota Vikings
Khalen Saunders Bats Down Kirk Cousins Potential Pass
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Khalen Saunders Bats Down Kirk Cousins Potential Pass

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders bats down Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins potential pass.
Inside the Locker Room 10/11: Week 6 vs. Texans
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Inside the Locker Room 10/11: Week 6 vs. Texans

Khalen Saunders and Frank Clark speak to the media at open locker room on October 11th, 2019.
Khalen Saunders: "Everybody's trying to work positively"
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Khalen Saunders: "Everybody's trying to work positively"

Khalen Saunders speaks with the media after the second day of practice at Chiefs Camp.
Khalen Saunders: "I'm an aggressive type of defensive tackle"
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Khalen Saunders: "I'm an aggressive type of defensive tackle"

Khalen Saunders speaks with the media on Day 1 of Rookie Minicamp
FaceTime with the Chiefs Third 2019 Draft Pick Khalen Saunders
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FaceTime with the Chiefs Third 2019 Draft Pick Khalen Saunders

Chiefs Reporter BJ Kissel talks with one of the newest members of the Kansas City Chiefs, wide receiver Khalen Saunders
Chiefs Select Western Illinois DT Khalen Saunders at Pick 84
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Chiefs Select Western Illinois DT Khalen Saunders at Pick 84

Former Kansas City Chiefs return man Dante Hall announces the selection of Western Illinois defensive tackle Khalen Saunders No. 84 in the NFL Draft.
Breaking Down DT Khalen Saunders' College Highlights
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Breaking Down DT Khalen Saunders' College Highlights

Watch a breakdown of Western Illinois defensive lineman Khalen Saunders' college highlights.

Related Articles

North defensive tackle Khalen Saunders of Western Illinois (99) runs drills during practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl college football game, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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Five Things to Know About Third-Round Pick DT Khalen Saunders

The Chiefs picked Saunders with the No. 84 overall selection on Friday

Recent Games

WK OPP RESULT Total Solo AST SCK SFTY PDEF INT YDS AVG LNG TDS FF OPP FR
17 Chargers W 31 - 21
16 @Bears W 26 - 3 3 2 1 0 0 0
15 Broncos W 23 - 3
14 @Patriots W 23 - 16 1 1 0 0 0 0
13 Raiders W 40 - 9 3 1 2 0 0 0
11 @Chargers W 24 - 17 1 0 1 0 0 0
10 @Titans L 32 - 35 1 1 0 0 0 0
9 Vikings W 26 - 23 3 1 2 0 1 0
8 Packers L 24 - 31 3 2 1 1 0 0
7 @Broncos W 30 - 6 2 1 1 0 0 0
6 Texans L 24 - 31 2 1 1 0 0 0
5 Colts L 13 - 19 1 1 0 0 0 0
4 @Lions W 34 - 30
3 Ravens W 33 - 28
2 @Raiders W 28 - 10
1 @Jaguars W 40 - 26

Career Stats

Defense Career

SEASON TEAM G GS Total Solo AST SCK SFTY PDEF INT YDS AVG LNG TDS FF OPP FR
2019 Kansas City Chiefs 12 4 20 11 9 1 1 0
TOTAL 12 4 20 11 9 1 0 1 0 0 NaN 0 0 0 0

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