KC Chiefs who could make their first Pro Bowl in 2022

The Chiefs have many players who are good enough to compete for a spot, but which ones will make their first Pro Bowl in 2022?

Many NFL fans consider the Pro Bowl to be a popularity contest since the standards for getting in are perceived as inconsistent. Nothing illustrates this better than the fact that Frank Clark has just as many appearances in it as Chris Jones since coming to Kansas City. The Chiefs are loaded with young (and “old”) talent that has yet to be named to the Pro Bowl in their NFL careers.

Here are members of the Kansas City Chiefs that could make the Pro Bowl for the very first time in 2022:

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Running Back

Since being selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been subject to a lot of criticism from Chiefs fans, including yours truly.

Despite the criticism, CEH has a ton of potential and wasn’t a first-round pick for no reason. Over the first two seasons of his career, he’s racked up 1,746 all-purpose yards and 11 total touchdowns in the regular season in 23 games. Not ideal since more is expected from a first-round pick but he has struggled with injuries since arriving in Kansas City and could be due for a breakout season.

Also, with the loss of Tyreek Hill, it is possible that the Chiefs alter their offensive philosophy and not only run the ball more but increase the use of running backs in their passing game as well. Andy Reid has never been one to establish the run but with one of the best mauling offensive lines in the NFL, and question marks at wide receiver, it may be in his and Eric Bienemy’s best interest to become more of a running team this fall. If they do use their running backs more this season, that will bode well for Clyde Edwards-Helaire and he could parlay it into becoming a Pro Bowler.