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Notre Dame Defensive Duo Reunite with Chiefs
Alohi Gilman and Drue Tranquill, key players on Notre Dame's 2018 playoff team, join forces again in Kansas City
Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:21pm
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Two standout defenders from Notre Dame's 2018 College Football Playoff team, safety Alohi Gilman and linebacker Drue Tranquill, have reunited after signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Gilman, who spent the last few seasons with the Chargers and Ravens, joins Tranquill, a Chiefs player since 2019 who won a Super Bowl with the team in 2023.
Why it matters
The 2018 Notre Dame defense was a major factor in the team's undefeated regular season and first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. Gilman and Tranquill were central to that unit's success, and their reunion in Kansas City could help the Chiefs continue their recent run of dominance in the AFC.
The details
Gilman, a 2020 sixth-round draft pick, has emerged as a playmaking safety, forcing fumbles, recovering them, and even returning an interception for a touchdown during his time with the Ravens last season. Tranquill, a 2019 fourth-round selection, has been a steady presence at linebacker for the Chiefs, helping the team win a Super Bowl in 2023.
- Gilman was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in 2025 and made an immediate impact, helping the team allow just 18.4 points per game for the remainder of the season.
- Tranquill has been with the Chiefs since 2019 and was part of their Super Bowl-winning team in 2023.
- Gilman and Tranquill were teammates on Notre Dame's 2018 team that went 12-0 in the regular season and made the College Football Playoff.
The players
Alohi Gilman
A safety who was a key defender on Notre Dame's 2018 College Football Playoff team and has since played for the Chargers, Ravens, and now the Chiefs.
Drue Tranquill
A linebacker who was a captain on Notre Dame's 2018 team and has been with the Chiefs since 2019, helping the team win a Super Bowl in 2023.
What’s next
The Chiefs will look to Gilman and Tranquill to continue anchoring their defense as they aim to return to the Super Bowl in 2026.
The takeaway
The reunion of Gilman and Tranquill, two key members of Notre Dame's 2018 playoff team, on the Chiefs' roster highlights the enduring connections between college and professional football, as well as the ability of talented players to find success at multiple levels of the game.
