The best 25 KC Chiefs players to never win a Super Bowl
20. CB Kevin Ross (1984-1993)
Prior to the arrival of Marty Schottenheimer, Ross had a quiet career in Kansas City. He had six interceptions as a rookie, but went on to log just 11 picks in the next four seasons. Once Schottenheimer was named the head coach, Ross became a better cornerback. His 30 interceptions with the Chiefs put him seventh in team history.
Ross scored a touchdown in four different ways during his time with the Chiefs: off two interceptions, two blocked field goal returns, a blocked punt return and a fumble recovery. He is one of three Chiefs to score a touchdown in at least four different ways, according to the Kansas City Star.
19. K Nick Lowery (1980-1993)
Nick Lowery is one of the most reliable kickers in Chiefs history as well as one of the best in NFL history. Although Jan Stenerud has the franchise record for most field goal attempts, Lowery has made the most field goals in Chiefs history with 329, connecting on more than 80 percent of his kicks. Lowery owns the franchise record for most points in team history with 1,466 as Stenerud is second with 1,231. He is 15th in NFL history in most field goals made and 17th for most points scored. He was voted to the Pro Bowl three times and All-Pro team twice, being a first-teamer both times.
18. QB Alex Smith (2013-2017)
Alex Smith had a roller coaster career in the NFL, but his five seasons in Kansas City were the best of his career as all three of his Pro Bowls came as a member of the Chiefs. Smith is third in Chiefs history in completions, yards, fourth quarter comebacks and game-winning drives with Len Dawson ranking first and Trent Green ranking second in those same categories.
Prior to Smith’s arrival in 2013, the Chiefs went 29-67 from 2007 through 2012. When Smith was traded to Kansas City, he immediately helped create a winning culture, helping Kansas City start 9-0 in 2013, creating one of the biggest turnarounds in NFL history. Although Smith never won a Super Bowl, many credit him for Patrick Mahomes’ success while Mahomes was shadowing Smith during his rookie year in 2017.
17. RB Christian Okoye (1987-1992)
Christian Okoye was one of the most feared tailbacks in the NFL in the six seasons he played. Perfectly nicknamed “The Nigerian Nightmare,” Okoye was a dominant running back. He retired as the franchise record-setter for rushing yards, carries and touchdowns, with totals that have since been surpassed by Marcus Allen, Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson and Jamaal Charles since his retirement. Had he not dealt with nagging knee injuries, Okoye could have set the bar very high during his time in the NFL.
16. S Deron Cherry (1981-1991)
Undrafted out of Rutgers, Deron Cherry was one of the best defensive backs in the NFL during the ’80s. Spending his entire career in Kansas City, Cherry is third in Chiefs history in interceptions with 50. He finished his career with 14 fumble recoveries, which is the most by a defensive back in franchise history. Part of the NFL 19080s All-Decade Team, Cherry is a six-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro player.