KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Five Chiefs stand on the cusp of their first Pro Bowl in 2025, sources told ESPN. Their breakout potential fuels Kansas City’s Super Bowl LX chase after a 40-22 loss.
Nick Bolton, 25, led with 92 tackles in 2024. His $45 million extension and defensive captaincy make Nick Bolton a prime Pro Bowl candidate, anchoring Spagnuolo’s unit, per Pro-Football-Reference.
Jaden Hicks, a 2024 fourth-round safety, played 31% snaps, shining in coverage with a 78.3 PFF grade. Jaden Hicks’s 2025 starting role could earn Pro Bowl honors, per Arrowhead Pride.
Josh Simmons, 2025’s first-round tackle, dazzled at minicamp post-knee injury. Protecting Mahomes, Josh Simmons is a Pro Bowl dark horse, vying with Jaylon Moore, per The Kansas City Star.
Rashee Rice, despite a 2024 injury, posted 288 yards in four games. As WR1, Rashee Rice’s chemistry with Mahomes screams Pro Bowl potential, per NFL.com, fueling Chiefs Kingdom’s hype.
Leo Chenal, a 2024 Pro Bowl alternate, notched 59 tackles, 3 sacks. Leo Chenal’s blitzing and special teams prowess position him for a 2025 breakout, per Chiefs.com.
Chiefs Kingdom buzzes: “Bolton, Rice, Chenal—Pro Bowl bound!” fans roar, per local reports. With $11.2 million in cap space, Kansas City bets on youth for Super Bowl LX.
As training camp looms, these stars could shine. Can Bolton, Hicks, Simmons, Rice, and Chenal secure Pro Bowl nods? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates!