Which current Chiefs players and personnel have the best Hall of Fame odds, who needs just a few more accolades to secure their gold jacket, and who still has significant work ahead to enter that conversation?

The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of one of the most prolific dynasties in the history of American Football. They remain among the favorites to win yet another Super Bowl this upcoming season.

Given their impressive championship run over the past half-decade, a handful of individuals within the organization are cementing their legacies among the all-time greats in their respective roles.

This raises an important question: Which current Chiefs players and personnel have the best Hall of Fame odds? Which players need just a few more accolades to secure their gold jacket, and who still has significant work ahead to enter that conversation?

Stone Cold Locks

Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback

Patrick Mahomes is widely considered a lock for the Hall of Fame, unless you’re Skip Bayless. He has already established himself as one of the most accomplished postseason quarterbacks in NFL history and belongs to an elite group of just 11 players who have won multiple MVP awards. His resume is so impressive that even if he had retired two years ago, his enshrinement in Canton would likely still be guaranteed.

Travis Kelce, Tight End

Travis Kelce is widely considered among the top tight ends in NFL history. As the second-best offensive player on a dynasty, he has accumulated an impressive resume featuring 4 first-team All-Pro honors, 3 second-team All-Pro selections, and ten Pro Bowl appearances. His enshrinement in Canton is virtually guaranteed, and he’ll stroll (perhaps literally moonwalk) into the Hall of Fame.

Chris Jones, Defensive Tackle

Chris Jones stands as one of the more under-appreciated defensive players of his era. While he’s revered among Chiefs fans, it’s typically difficult for defenders to gain widespread recognition without a Defensive Player of the Year award or leading the league in sacks. Yet “Stone Cold Jones” is a stone-cold lock for Canton. With 3 first-team All-Pro selections, 3 second-team All-Pro honors, six Pro Bowl appearances, and his role as arguably the second most important player on a dynasty, Jones has assembled a résumé that all but guarantees his eventual place in the Hall of Fame.

Andy Reid, Head Coach

Andy Reid, once the subject of criticism throughout much of his coaching career, is now regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. Ranking fourth all-time in regular-season wins and 2nd in postseason victories, he holds the distinction of being the winningest coach for two different franchises (Kansas City and Philadelphia), the only man to do so. As one of just five head coaches to win at least three Super Bowls, Reid has unquestionably secured his place in Canton.

Up In The Air

Brett Veach, General Manager

Brett Veach, despite the exceptional difficulty of making the Hall of Fame as an NFL General Manager, has built a compelling case for eventual enshrinement. As the architect behind a team that has won three Super Bowls in five years, appeared in five Super Bowls over a six-year stretch, and made seven consecutive conference championship game appearances, his resume is already remarkable.

Though his career is still relatively young, continued success over the next decade or two should ultimately secure his place in Canton with a well-deserved gold jacket.

Clark Hunt, Owner

There are numerous owners in the Hall of Fame, though many earned their place as contributors and builders in the NFL’s formative history. Clark’s father, Lamar, for instance, is enshrined primarily for co-founding the AFL, orchestrating the AFL-NFL merger, naming the Super Bowl, and other foundational contributions.

While it’s uncommon for owners to receive Hall of Fame recognition based solely on team performance, precedent exists with figures like Jerry Jones of the Cowboys and Pat Bowlen of the Broncos. Given that Clark Hunt’s Chiefs have established themselves as one of the great dynasties in NFL history—with potentially more hardware still to come—it wouldn’t be surprising if the Chiefs’ owner eventually receives his own call to Canton.

Probably Not, But There Is A Path

Harrison Butker, Kicker

Harrison Butker, despite kicker being one of the most challenging positions for Hall of Fame consideration, has built a compelling case for himself. As the only kicker throughout the Chiefs’ dynasty, he currently ranks fourth all-time in postseason field goals and should climb to second within the next couple of seasons.

Butker’s clutch performances include numerous game-tying and game-winning kicks in playoff games, most notably the game-winner in Super Bowl LVII and the crucial game-tying kick at the end of regulation in Super Bowl LVIII. While his resume lacks significant regular season accolades, he still has time to accumulate All-Pro selections and Pro Bowl appearances to strengthen it.

Creed Humphrey, Center

In the modern era of the NFL, only about one dozen true Centers have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so players at this position face a high bar for enshrinement. Recently retired Jason Kelce is a shoe-in, but Creed Humphrey presents an intriguing case among active centers.

Through just four years in the league, Humphrey’s already won two Super Bowls, earned three Pro Bowl selections, and received two All-Pro honors (one first-team and one second-team). With potentially five to ten years remaining in his career, Humphrey has ample time to accumulate additional individual and team accolades.

While his current resume falls well short of Hall of Fame consideration, he’s unquestionably on a trajectory that could eventually lead to Canton if he maintains his level of excellence.

Trent McDuffie, Cornerback

Of everyone on this list, Trent McDuffie has the most ground to cover to build a Hall of Fame resume, but he’s off to a strong start. With two Super Bowl wins, one First-Team All-Pro selection, and one Second-Team All-Pro nod in his first three seasons, he’s laid an impressive foundation for an NFL cornerback.

McDuffie’s biggest hurdle so far is the lack of a Pro Bowl selection. This is largely due to his playing style. He’s not a traditional ball-hawking defensive back, only two career interceptions, which often influences fan voting.

Additionally, having reached the Super Bowl every year of his career, he hasn’t been eligible as a Pro Bowl reserve. Still, McDuffie is likely to earn multiple Pro Bowl appearances and at least one more All-Pro selection as his career progresses. He has plenty of time to continue building his case.

Steve Spagnuolo

In a decade or two, Steve Spagnuolo will have a compelling case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. To my knowledge, no one has been inducted primarily for their work as an NFL coordinator. Every former coordinator enshrined earned that honor based on their accomplishments as a player and/or head coach.

Spagnuolo could be the one to change that. He’s won four Super Bowls as a coordinator—the most in NFL history—and has played a pivotal role in one of the most decorated dynasties the league has ever seen. He was also the mastermind behind the game plan that helped the New York Giants derail the 19-0 New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, arguably preventing the greatest single-season team in NFL history from securing a ring.

Spags’ less-than-stellar head coaching stint with the Rams (11–41) and the fact that Andy Reid receives the bulk of the coaching credit for the current Chiefs dynasty may work against him. Still, in my opinion, Spagnuolo absolutely deserves a place in Canton.