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Chiefs assistant coach Porter Ellett featured by NFL Films

#Chiefs assistant coach Porter Ellett was featured in a clip from NFL Films for his role in Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVIII victory.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ spectacular 2023 season ended with a Super Bowl LVIII victory against the San Francisco 49ers, due in no small part to the exceptional efforts of the team’s coaching staff.

One recognizable figure on Kansas City’s sideline last season was assistant running back coach Porter Ellett, who is affectionately known as Andy Reid’s left-hand man.

Ellett has been with the Chiefs since 2017 and was featured by NFL Films for his role in Kansas City’s latest Super Bowl run.

While assistant coaches rarely steal the spotlight, Ellett’s steady presence with the Chiefs made for an intriguing story and warranted a closer look.

It takes a concerted effort by every part of a team’s organization to achieve the success that Kansas City has found in recent seasons, and insights like the ones NFL Films gave fans with this video serve to illustrate the group effort that lifted the Chiefs to their latest championship.

Chiefs assistant RBs coach Porter Ellett gifted one-of-a-kind split helmet

#Chiefs assistant running backs coach Porter Ellett was given a one-of-a-kind piece of sports memorabilia from the BYU football program. | from @TheJohnDillon

While many Kansas City Chiefs fans have only recently become aware of assistant Porter Ellett in his NFL films short, he’s made an outsized impact on the team and at his alma mater Brigham Young University prior.

Ellett has been with the Chiefs since 2017, playing an integral part in Kansas City’s administrative structure. He served as a senior assistant to Andy Reid and an offensive quality control coach before being promoted to his current position in the 2023 offseason.

Recently, BYU gifted Ellett a one-of-a-kind custom helmet with a split design that features both the Cougars’ and Chiefs’ color schemes and logos. He shared a video of the masterpiece on Twitter, showing the world the unique design of the helmet and thanking the BYU football program for the exceptionally cool piece of memorabilia.

While BYU’s campus in Provo, Utah is far from Ellett’s current home in Kansas City, clearly the school’s connection to him is never out of his reach. Their football program has had an indelible effect on the Chiefs given its connection to Ellett and head coach Andy Reid. Fans shouldn’t be surprised if Kansas City eyes some of their prospects in the 2023 NFL draft as they look to defend their status as reigning champions next season.

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WATCH: NFL Films Presents Chiefs’ offensive quality control coach Porter Ellett

#Chiefs offensive quality control coach Porter Ellett was featured in an NFL Films short covering his childhood injury, what he’s overcome and how he ended up in Kansas City.

If you’ve ever seen a coach on the field helping the guys get warmed up that looks a little bit different, it has probably been Kansas City Chiefs offensive quality control coach Porter Ellett.

Entering his third season as offensive quality control coach and sixth season with the team, Ellett has overcome a significant obstacle in life. When he was just four years old, Ellett had an accident where he suffered a head injury and lost the use of his right arm. Eventually, he had the arm amputated, but he never let it slow him down or alter his path in life. He continued pursuing sports and found unique ways to compete despite his injury.

NFL Films recently released a short on Ellett, which you can view at the top of the page. It covers his life and how he ended up in Kansas City working at first as the senior assistant to Andy Reid or Reid’s “left-hand man.” Mostly it’s a story of perseverance meant to inspire.

“He’s doing stuff to show that there is no limitation if you put your mind to it,” Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes said. “He shows these kids that have different disabilities that you can follow your dreams and you can accomplish your dreams.”

Ellett continues to be a crucial part of the team’s preparation, working closely with the tight end group. He’s also a unique reminder to the team that they can achieve anything no matter the obstacle that lies ahead.

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