Ranking the top 25 Kansas City Chiefs players this decade

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 1: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce #87 after scoring a second quarter rushing touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MP – JANUARY 15: Outside linebacker Tamba Hali /

8. OLB Tamba Hali

Tamba Hali was one of the most feared defensive ends and outside linebackers in the NFL. Plain and simple, Hali beat pass-blockers and constantly terrorized opposing quarterbacks. Hali was one the best pass-rushers in the NFL during his playing career, especially during the 2010s.

Shortly before the decade, the Chiefs went from the 4-3 to the 3-4 defensive scheme, which benefited Hali and helped him become a better pass-rusher. His decade got off to a great start when he collected 14.5 sacks in 2010, leading the AFC. He had nine or more sacks each year from 2010 to 2013.

His teammate, Justin Houston, helped the Chiefs have one of the scarier defenses in the NFL. In fact, there were times where it became an in-team competition as to which pass-rusher would get to the quarterback first. Even being on the same team, both pass-rushers shined and were considered among the best in the league.

Hali had 62 sacks and 18 forced fumbles during the 2010s. He finished his career with 89.5 sacks and 33 forced fumbles. Hali is second in both categories, both behind Derrick Thomas.

Hali has five Pro Bowls and two All-Pro honors to his name, achieving those accolades during the 2010s.

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