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Tershawn Wharton

DT

#98

Experience: 5 years

Height: 6-1

Age: 26

Weight: 280 lbs

College: Missouri S&T

2024 SEASON

  • Solo
    15
  • SCK
    5.5
  • FF
    1
  • INT
    --
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Biography

  • Wharton enters his fifth season with the Chiefs in 2024.
  • Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020.

Career Highlights:

  • Intercepted a pass from Washington QB Taylor Heinicke (10/17/21). It marks Wharton's first-career interception and was the first interception by a Chiefs defensive lineman since DE Frank Clark intercepted Jacksonville QB Gardner Minshew in Week 1 of the 2019 season (9/8/19).

Transactions:

  • Re-signed with Kansas City (3/15/24) ... Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020.

Player Videos

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Tershawn Wharton Notches Second Sack of the Night vs. Los Angeles Chargers 

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton notches his second sack of the night against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.
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Tershawn Wharton Sacks Justin Herbert 

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton secures the Chiefs' first sack of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert on 'Sunday Night Football' in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
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Tershawn Wharton's Fourth-Down Sack Ends Raiders' Drive Inside Chiefs' 10-yard Line

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton's fourth-down sack ends Las Vegas Raiders' drive inside Chiefs' 10-yard line.
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SACK: Trent McDuffie's CB Blitz Sparks Tershawn Wharton's 11-Yard Sack

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie's CB blitz sparks defensive end Tershawn Wharton's 11-yard sack of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
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FUMBLE: Tershawn Wharton pounces on Zach Wilson's dropped-snap fumble

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton forces a turnover after recovering a fumbled snap from New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson.
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Tershawn Wharton: "It's always good to be back out there" | Press Conference 8/3

Defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton speaks to the media at 2023 Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Tershawn Wharton Mic'd Up: "I think I'm gonna have the mostaccioli tonight." | Kansas City Chiefs

Tershawn Wharton had the mic on during our preseason week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
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Tershawn Wharton: "I'm working to get better, and I feel like I can compete with top guys." | Press Conference 8/3

Defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton speaks with the media at Chiefs Training Camp
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PFF:Top 10 Highest-Graded Players from Wild Card Weekend

See the highest-graded players from the first weekend of the playoffs according to Pro Football Focus
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Tershawn Wharton Obliterates Roethlisberger for Massive Sack

Unblocked Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton obliterates Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a massive sack.
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Tershawn Wharton Empties Roethlisberger's Throwing Hand

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tershawn Wharton forces a fumble from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger
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Tershawn Wharton Paws Ball for Critical Takeaway at 1-Yard Line

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tershawn Wharton punches the ball free after Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley goes airborne at the one-yard line, the Chiefs recovered the fumble.
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Tershawn Wharton Snags One of the Most Unique Picks in the NFL 

Check out the interception by Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton, one of the most unique picks in the NFL.
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Tershawn Wharton 2020 Season Recap | Rookies in Review

Take a look back at DT Tershawn Wharton's impressive rookie season with the Chiefs in 2020 where he ranked 2nd in pressures among rookie DTs and 4th most regardless of position.
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Tershawn Wharton One-on-One | Under the Helmet Week 14

DT Tershawn Wharton discusses coming to the League from Division II college football, his first career sack and the brotherhood within the Chiefs team.
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Tershawn Wharton: "Coach Spags puts you in positions to make plays" | Press Conference 11/4

DT Tershawn Wharton speaks with the media ahead of the Week 9 matchup versus the Carolina Panthers
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Tershawn Wharton: "I like to work hard on the field" | Press Conference

Tershawn Wharton addresses the media on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Recent Games

WK OPP RESULT TKL AST COMBINED SOLO SCK SFTY PDEF INT YDS AVG LNG TDS FF OPP FR
13 Raiders W 19 - 17
14 Chargers W 19 - 17 3 0 3 3 2 0 0 0
15 @Browns W 21 - 7 3 1 4 3 1 0 0 0
1 Ravens W 27 - 20 2 1 3 2 0 0 0 0
2 Bengals W 26 - 25 0 2 2 0 0.5 0 0 1
3 @Falcons W 22 - 17 2 1 3 1 0 0 1 0
4 @Chargers W 17 - 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Saints W 26 - 13 1 2 3 1 1 0 0 0
7 @49ers W 28 - 18
8 @Raiders W 27 - 20 2 0 2 1 1 0 1 0
9 Buccaneers W 30 - 24 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0
10 Broncos W 16 - 14
11 @Bills L 21 - 30 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0
12 @Panthers W 30 - 27 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0

Career Stats

Defense Career

SEASON TEAM G GS TKL AST COMBINED SOLO SCK SFTY PDEF INT YDS AVG LNG TDS FF OPP FR
2020 Kansas City Chiefs 16 1 14 13 27 12 2 0 0 1
2021 Kansas City Chiefs 17 1 13 16 29 12 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
2022 Kansas City Chiefs 5 0 4 4 8 3 1 0 0 0
2023 Kansas City Chiefs 17 1 7 14 21 5 2 0 0 0 1
2024 Kansas City Chiefs 14 8 17 9 26 15 5.5 0 2 1
TOTAL 69 11 55 56 111 47 12.5 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 4 1
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