Chiefs OL Kahlil Benson named AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Kahlil Benson named AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month | @EdEastonJr
The Kansas City Chiefs made a surprising discovery in undrafted rookie offensive lineman Kahlil Benson. Starting at left tackle for all three September games, Benson had never played the position in college. His impressive performance earned him the AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month award for September, making him the eighth offensive lineman to win the honor.
He joins a select group of Chiefs players who have achieved this feat, including Kareem Hunt (September 2017 and December 2017), Eric Berry (December 2010), Nick Bolton (October 2021), and Marcus Peters (December 2015).
According to Next Gen Stats, Benson has allowed only seven quarterback pressures in 106 pass-block snaps, ranking third among all left tackles this season. Among rookies with at least 15 pass-block snaps, he has the highest percentage of one-on-one matchups at 84.0 percent (89-of-106). This solid performance has contributed to Kansas City's impressive offense, which has only allowed four sacks this season, placing them fifth in the league for fewest sacks.
Tennessee Titans linebacker Anthony Hill was named the AFC Defensive Rookie of the Month for September.
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