US EditionChiefs' Chris Jones Voted Top Interior Defensive Lineman by AP Panel
JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, JUL 18 – Chris Jones received seven of eight first-place votes from AP writers after ranking second in pressures and earning his third straight All-Pro selection.
- Ahead of the 2025 season, Chris Jones was voted the top interior defensive lineman in the NFL by The Associated Press, receiving seven of eight first-place votes.
- During Kansas City’s run of seven straight AFC title games, Chris Jones maintained a constant defensive presence, creating pressure at key moments alongside Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
- According to Pro Football Focus, Jones had a sack total of five, his lowest since 2016, yet he earned his third straight All-Pro selection after recording 74 pressures.
- Two other top linemen received votes; Dexter Lawrence received the sole other first-place vote to finish second, while Jalen Carter placed third on all eight ballots.
- Beyond this season, Jones ranks tied for fifth in sacks among all NFL players, matching Aaron Donald for most by an interior defensive lineman, illustrating his sustained elite status.
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The main constant in the defense of the Kansas City Chiefs during a run of seven consecutive appearances at the end of the American Conference has been the Chris Jones tackle.
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