Tamba Hali

Kansas City Chiefs 20th pick

OLB ·

Penn State · 2006–2017

177

Games

460

Solo Tackles

89.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Tamba Hali is a former outside linebacker out of Penn State, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 20th overall pick (round 1) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played 177 regular-season games from 2006 to 2017, with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2006

Round

Round 1

Pick

20th overall

Team

Kansas City Chiefs

Position

OLB

College

Penn State

Tamba Hali Career Stats

5× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 10 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 2006 draft class in sacks (89.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2006	KC	16	41	16	0	7.5	6	1	4	4
2007	KC	15	36	12	0	7.5	8	0	2	2
2008	KC	15	32	11	0	3	4	0	2	3
2009	KC	16	41	15	0	8.5	9	0	1	4
2010	KC	16	33	15	0	14.5	26	0	3	4
2011	KC	16	47	18	0	12	27	0	0	4
2012	KC	15	39	8	13	9	16	0	2	1
2013	KC	15	37	7	12	11	15	1	1	4
2014	KC	16	43	12	7	6	11	0	0	3
2015	KC	15	38	9	10	6.5	18	0	1	2
2016	KC	16	21	10	4	3.5	9	0	0	0
2017	KC	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
Career		173	409	133	46	89	150	2	16	31

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

275 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.87s

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