The Kansas City Chiefs will be on a hunt for a new fullback after Mike Burton reunited with Sean Payton on the Denver Broncos.
Now, you might be thinking, “Why do the Chiefs even need a fullback?” The answer is that Andy Reid has always had a fullback on his roster as long as he’s been a head coach in the NFL and I don’t expect him to change his line of thinking now. Look no further than the split-back play called in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII to understand why Reid still carries a fullback on the roster.
Fullbacks in the NFL aren’t exactly the dying breed they’re made out to be, but the position is evolving. The players who can do the most are the ones who end up having the most success in the NFL. Whether that means wearing multiple hats on offense, playing special teams, or otherwise varies from player to player.
Here’s a look at four members of the upcoming 2023 NFL draft class who could end up as the next fullback for the Chiefs: