A converted high school tight end, Jaylon Moore parlayed four seasons as a versatile 49ers reserve into a starting left tackle job and a $30 million deal in Kansas City.
Jaylon Moore is an offensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs who signed as a free agent in 2025 after four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Moore converted from tight end to offensive line in college and has built his career on versatility, stepping into starting duty whenever called upon.
Path to the league
Moore played at Western Michigan, starting 32 straight games at left tackle from 2018 through 2020 after converting from tight end. The San Francisco 49ers selected him in the fifth round (155th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Moore spent all four of his first NFL seasons with San Francisco, mostly as a backup, appearing in 55 games with 12 starts. He stepped in for All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams during the 2024 season and made five starts, showing he could hold up as a starter. The Chiefs signed him to a two-year, $30 million contract in 2025 free agency to be their starting left tackle.
2025 season recap
In his first season as a full-time starter, Moore played 427 offensive snaps for Kansas City, splitting time at left tackle and right tackle while allowing three sacks. It was the most extensive starting workload of his career as he adjusted to a new team and a full-time role.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Jaylon Moore (offensive lineman)
- Pro Football Reference: Jaylon Moore
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Western Michigan
- Hometown
- Detroit, MI, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- active
