George Karlaftis Kansas City Chiefs · #56
George Karlaftis is a Defensive End for the Kansas City Chiefs, drafted 30th overall, 2022. In 2026 he recorded 15 tackles and 1 interceptions.
George Karlaftis — the report card
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George Karlaftis career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 47 | 10.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 35 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 48 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Career | 69 | 178 | 30.5 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
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The Ballad of George Karlaftis
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The beginning
George Karlaftis is a Defensive End for the Kansas City Chiefs, in his 5th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 30th overall, 2022 as a Defensive End.
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George Karlaftis is a Kansas City Chiefs defensive end, drafted 30th overall, 2022.
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Across 5 seasons (2022–2026) he has recorded 178 tackles, 31 sacks and 1 interception.
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Most recently he posted 15 tackles, 0 sacks and 1 interception in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 263 lbs
- Draft
- 30th overall, 2022
- Born
- West Lafayette, IN
- Age
- 25
- Jersey
- #56
George Karlaftis is from West Lafayette, IN and is 25 years old. He was drafted 30th overall, 2022 and plays defensive end at 6' 4", 263 lbs.
Over 5 seasons (2022–2026) he has recorded 178 tackles, 30.5 sacks and 1 interceptions. Karlaftis is currently on the Kansas City Chiefs roster.
George Karlaftis is a rotational pass rusher who has generated 30.5 sacks and 178 tackles across 5 seasons (2022–2026).
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