Lyle Graversen

Lyle Graversen has been writing about the Kansas City Chiefs for Arrowhead Addict for over a decade and is one of Fansided's longest running contributors. From the drama of the Todd Haley era, to the building of the current Chiefs dynasty, Lyle has covered it all. You can read his weekly Chiefs columns every Monday morning at Arrowhead Addict. Lyle is also a long time NFL draft analyst for Arrowhead Addict. His scouting reports and positional breakdowns can be seen in the months leading up to the NFL Draft each year. When he isn't writing about the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL, Lyle is spending time with his family and works as a public school music teacher with degrees in Music Education and Music Performance.

Aug 31, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Virginia Tech Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) scores a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores] during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The NFL draft's most explosive running back would be dynamite in Chiefs' backfield

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Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chiefs' draft focus must be on long-term future (and not 2025's biggest roster needs)

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Kansas University v Baylor

Chiefs have solid running back option hiding in plain sight in 2025 NFL Draft class

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Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive linemen Walter Nolen (2) waits for the snap during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Why the Chiefs don’t need a first-round defensive tackle (despite how it looks)

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South Dakota State v Oklahoma State

The Chiefs have reasons to like (and dislike) Ollie Gordon II in the 2025 NFL Draft

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Nov 29, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Utah Utes at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

RJ Harvey could bring some much needed juice to the Chiefs running back room

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Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs with the ball during a college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Dylan Sampson is a nice fallback option at running back for the Kansas City Chiefs

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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Texas v Arizona State

Cam Skattebo would be an instant fan favorite if drafted by the KC Chiefs

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Houston v Kansas State

Why DJ Giddens would be ideal mid-round selection for Chiefs in 2025 NFL Draft

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Super Bowl LVII - Kansas City Chiefs Practice

Chiefs' approach to free agency places tremendous pressure on coaching staff in 2025

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Los Angeles Chargers v Kansas City Chiefs

Steve Spagnuolo’s defense runs through Nick Bolton (and the Chiefs know it)

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Las Vegas Raiders v Kansas City Chiefs

The Joe Thuney trade was great long-term business decision by Brett Veach for Chiefs

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2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Chiefs draft watch: Running backs who helped and hurt themselves most at NFL Combine

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Super Bowl LIX: Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

Travis Kelce's return sets up well-deserved emotional farewell tour for Chiefs Kingdom

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Los Angeles Chargers v Kansas City Chiefs

Jawaan Taylor will be the Chiefs starting right tackle next season (like it or not)

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Iowa Hawkeyes v Maryland Terrapins

Kaleb Johnson NFL Draft Profile: A great running back (but maybe not for the Chiefs)

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