Ashton Gillotte voices frustration with rookie season at Chiefs minicamp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte spoke to reporters at mandatory minicamp on June 11. He expressed dissatisfaction with his performance during his rookie season. Gillotte, selected 66th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, recorded 24 pressures, five sacks, and received the Mack Lee Hill Rookie of the Year Award. He described himself as a harsh critic and emphasized his intention to improve moving forward. Gillotte is focused on building from last year as he prepares for the upcoming 2026 season.
- •Gillotte discusses his rookie season during mandatory minicamp.
- •He earned the Mack Lee Hill Rookie of the Year Award in 2025.
- •The defensive end recorded 24 pressures and 1.5 sacks last season.
- •Gillotte emphasized the importance of learning from past performances.
- •He aims to improve as he enters his second NFL season.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs DE Ashton Gillotte expresses displeasure with his rookie season
"During Wednesday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte expressed displeasure with his rookie season | @EdEastonJr
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