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Gillotte

Gillotte’s progress is notable for fantasy football D/ST purposes. The Chiefs’ defense totaled just 41 sacks last season, tying for 18th among NFL teams, with EDGE George Karlaftis (eight) and DT Chris Jones (six) accounting for 14. The unit lacked a reliable secondary EDGE rusher who could command offensive attention opposite Karlaftis. Should Gillotte meaningfully outperform incumbent EDGE Mike Danna and seize the starting role, his presence could help push the Chiefs’ D/ST unit into the D/ST1 tier.

Gillotte (6’3/264) blew up in 2023 after finishing with 45 total tackles and 11 sacks. His game really stands out as a run defender. He is physical and has shown consistent ability to cause disruption in the backfield. His 93.6 PFF grade ranks second in this draft class. He also led the nation with 37 QB hurries. Gillotte doesn’t have the ideal wax, which causes him to be a bit inconsistent as a pass rusher. He does have that physical build, but he’s also a bit small, standing at 6-foot-2. He’s not very quick off the ball, but he still plays physical, and has good pad level. Overall, whoever drafts him, they’re getting a versatile playmaker who you can line up in the four or the five technique. Although he is slightly small, he plays physical, and can certainly make teams overlook his length in the NFL. Even though he does have a smaller body frame, Gillotte plays bigger than he actually is.