The best 25 KC Chiefs players to never win a Super Bowl
10. LG Brian Waters (2000-2010)
Brian Waters might be one of the best undrafted offensive linemen in NFL history. After not being able to make the main roster for the Dallas Cowboys his rookie year in 1999, Waters excelled in Kansas City as a guard, and it did not go unnoticed.
Five of Waters’ six Pro Bowls came while in Kansas City as he was also tabbed as a first-team All-Pro player twice. Despite never winning a Super Bowl, Waters got to start in Super Bowl 46 with the Patriots.
9. CB Albert Lewis (1983-1993)
Albert Lewis made his mark as one of the best cornerbacks to put on a Chiefs jersey. Lewis finished his career with 38 interceptions, the fifth most in team history and the second most among all Chiefs cornerbacks behind Emmitt Thomas.
From 1987 to 1990, Lewis was voted to four Pro Bowls and was named first-team All-Pro in 1989 and 1990. Playing alongside Kevin Ross, Lewis was part of one of the best cornerback tandems in NFL history. At 6-2, Lewis was one of the tallest cornerbacks in the NFL, using that to his advantage in finding success on the field. Lewis was also a big contributor on special teams, coming away with 11 blocks in 11 seasons.
8. LT Willie Roaf (2002-2005)
Willie Roaf might have a case for being the best offensive tackle in NFL history. Although he played just four years with the Chiefs, he was voted to the Pro Bowl and was named on either the First or Second-team All-Pro each year in Kansas City, in addition to being named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade team, in which he spent a majority of that decade of his playing career with the Chiefs.
Roaf was instrumental in helping the Chiefs lead the NFL in points scored in 2002 and 2003 while the Chiefs lead the AFC in total yards in 2003 and led the entire NFL in the same category in 2004 and 2005.
When Roaf retired in 2005, it was noticeable as the Chiefs spent years trying to find the right replacement. There are many talented offensive tackles, but none can match Roaf’s dominance and excellence.
7. S Eric Berry (2010-2018)
Eric Berry was a rare safety. Although he did not dominate statistically, coming away with just 14 career interceptions, he was one of the best cover men and most hard-hitting safeties in the NFL when he played. His 51 pass deflections are the second most among Chiefs safeties behind Greg Wesley. Although his 14 interceptions tie him for 26th most in team history, Berry returned five interceptions for touchdowns, tied for second most.
Unfortunately, due to multiple injuries and his battle with cancer, Berry missed 54 games in his career. Despite all his on-field success, which translated to five Pro Bowls and three first-team All-Pros and a part of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, Berry’s best accomplishment is defeating cancer and returning to the NFL in 2015. Berry won the league’s Comeback Player of the Year award that year.
6. DE/OLB Tamba Hali (2006-2017)
Tamba Hali is one of the most ferocious pass rushers to ever play for the Chiefs, and his presence was felt by opposing offensive tackles and quarterbacks. Hali finished his career with the second most sacks and quarterback hits in franchise history with 89.5 sacks and 159 quarterback hits. Offensive tackles had no answer for Hali; he always found a way to disrupt the pocket and terrorize quarterbacks.
Hali amassed 105 tackles for a loss, the most in Chiefs history. Despite playing for four head coaches and five defensive coordinators in 12 years, Hali stayed in Kansas City, becoming one of the best defensive players the franchise has ever seen. Hali was voted to the Pro Bowl six times and to the All-Pro team twice