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GeorgeKarlaftis

EDED#56KC Chiefs

6'4" • 263lbs • 25y/o

Overall Grade '26: 75.7; 26th/106 - EDs
Snap Count '26: 234; 22nd/166 - EDs
Pressures '26: 19; 12th/106 - EDs
WK 6 MATCHUP: vs LAC 10/18, 8:25 PM

George

Karlaftis

#56

KC Chiefs

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Last updated: 10/14/2026

George Karlaftis is an edge defender for the Kansas City Chiefs who earned a 75.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 26th among 106 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade of 73.3 ranked 21st among 106 qualified edge defenders. His run-defense grade of 69.8 ranked 22nd at the position.

He generated 19 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 0 sacks, 7 hurries, 12 hits. Against the run, he recorded 12 solo tackles.

Career

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Year

Kansas City Chiefs

2022 - Present

Purdue Boilermakers

2019 - 2021

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2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

10th/106 EDs

SACKS

76th/106 EDs

ASSISTS

32nd/106 EDs

FORCED FUMBLES

32nd/106 EDs

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Hurries

Hits

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Total Snaps

234

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

146

GeorgeKarlaftis

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