What will Chiefs’ defensive tackle depth look like if Chris Jones doesn’t play in 2020?

Looking at the Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive tackle depth in the event that Chris Jones doesn’t play.

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Tershawn Wharton:

No 2019 stats.

Wharton is interesting because the Chiefs list him as a defensive tackle on one roster and a defensive end on their media portal. His listed size (6-4 and 255 pounds) would suggest that he’s best-suited for playing defensive end. However, Chiefs Wire reader @Bski64 on Twitter had this to say when we published our recent spotlight on Wharton:

Tershawn is closer to 6’3” and 290 lbs and will project inside. Athleticism is off the charts (35” vert, 10’ broad jump, 4.7-4.8 sec 40 yard dash and 32 bench reps). Tag me in the article about him when he’s shocking in camp please.

Wharton did play some defensive tackle later in his career at Missouri S&T and was highly productive. He even told the Chiefs that he began studying Aaron Donald. Could he be a diamond in the rough for Kansas City?