George Karlaftis
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George Karlaftis is a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, aged 25. This season: Solo Tackles: 9 (Tied-271st); Sacks: 1 (Tied-108th); Forced Fumbles: 0 (Tied-146th); Interceptions: 1 (Tied-23rd). Latest: Defensive line coach Joe Cullen said Wednesday that Karlaftis played multiple games with a broken hand in 2025, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Profile
- Team: Kansas City Chiefs
- Position: Defensive End
- Number: 56
- Age: 25
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 263 lbs
- Born: West Lafayette, IN
- College: Purdue
- Draft: 2022: Rd 1, Pk 30 (KC)
- Experience: 5th Season
Season
- Solo Tackles: 9 (Tied-271st)
- Sacks: 1 (Tied-108th)
- Forced Fumbles: 0 (Tied-146th)
- Interceptions: 1 (Tied-23rd)
Recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct 2026 | vs LAC | W 22-6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 4 Oct 2026 | @ LV | W 30-27 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Sun, 27 Sept 2026 | @ MIA | W 24-10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mon, 21 Sept 2026 | vs IND | W 33-30 OT | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue, 15 Sept 2026 | vs DEN | W 31-10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 Defense
| TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 21 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 |
| Projected | 71 | 31 | 41 | 3.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5.1 | 17 | 0 |
| Last 5 Games | 21 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 184 | 102 | 82 | 31.5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 0 |
Questions
What team does George Karlaftis play for?
The Kansas City Chiefs, as a defensive end.
How is George Karlaftis doing this season?
Solo Tackles 9 (Tied-271st in the league); Sacks 1 (Tied-108th in the league); Forced Fumbles 0 (Tied-146th in the league); Interceptions 1 (Tied-23rd in the league).