The Kansas City Chiefs continue to work to bolster their defensive front, selecting Louisville defensive end Ashton Gillotte with the second pick of the third round Friday night. The pick originally belonged to Tennessee, but Kansas City obtained it as compensation for defensive back L’Jarius Sneed.
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Gillotte’s selection came two picks after Kansas City selected Tennessee defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott. Gillotte was a three-year starter for Louisville and rotated between left and right defensive end positions. The 6-foot-2 Gillotte displayed great growth during his time at Louisville. He arrived on campus at 212 pounds but bulked up to a lean 264 pounds by his final college season. Gillotte also is known for outstanding intelligence as an academic All-American.
‘The Beast’ breakdown
Gillotte ranked No. 78 in Dane Brugler’s top 300 big board. Here’s what Brugler had to say about him in his annual NFL Draft guide:
His speed and flexibility as a high-side rusher are mediocre, but with the way he fires off the ball and delivers pop at contact, Gillotte creates leveraged power and natural downhill force. He is constantly in pursuit mode with his revving motor, although you’d like to see him play with better control, especially against the run. Overall, Gillotte is a densely built edge defender who might not check every box but is consistently in the sack area and plays fast, physical and persistent — three qualities that will endear him to NFL coaches. He can be an immediate sub-package rusher with long-term starting potential.
Ashton Gillotte has some of my favorite tape to watch from this edge class. Speed to power is so consistent + really nice cross-chop & inside counter. Also love the motor & hand pop vs the run pic.twitter.com/CT9JW2uoQw
— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) April 1, 2025
Nick Baumgardner grades the pick
A relentless worker off the edge who uses his motor to overcome a lack of ideal length and speed, Gillotte had 24 1/2 tackles for loss the last two seasons and will be a great culture fit in Kansas City. He’ll be disruptive in the NFL, but I’m unsure if he has the traits to be a high-level finisher. It’s hard to bet against him, though, as Gillotte is one of the fiercest competitors in the draft.
Grade: B
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How he fits
Defensive coaches will tell you that there’s no such thing as too many pass rushers, and the Chiefs certainly subscribe to this school of thought, adding Gillotte, who recorded 26 sacks in four seasons at Louisville.
Depth-chart impact
Gillotte joins a defensive line that, in addition to new second-round pick Norman-Lott, includes veterans Chris Jones, George Karlaftis, Charles Omenihu, Jerry Tillery and Mike Danna. Gillotte brings versatility with an ability to rush off either edge.
They also could have picked …
A number of quality edge rushers remained on the board at the time of the Chiefs’ selection. Ohio State’s Jack Sawyer, LSU’s Sai’vion Jones and Bradyn Swinson and Michigan’s Josaiah Stewart were among them.
Fast evaluation
Gillotte, like Norman-Lott, isn’t the biggest defender. He also doesn’t boast elite speed. But like Norman-Lott, he is relentless in his pursuit of the quarterback, which enables him to win one-on-one matchups despite disadvantages in the measurables department. Steve Spagnuolo will certainly find a role for Gillotte in Kansas City’s rotation and maximize his gifts.
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