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Anthony
Hitchens

#53

KC Chiefs

6'0"

235lbs

34y/o

Overall Grade '21

44.1

70th/87 - LBs

Snap Count '21

597

57th/199 - LBs

Tackles '21

54th/87 - LBs

Pressures '21

68th/87 - LBs

Anthony

Hitchens

#53

KC Chiefs

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 8/26/2026

Anthony Hitchens was a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs who earned a 44.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2021 season, 70th among 87 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 53.9 ranked 48th among 87 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 41.5 ranked 68th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 60.9 ranked 61st among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 53 solo tackles on the season. Hitchens generated 4 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 116.5 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 5 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Kansas City Chiefs

2018 - 2021

Dallas Cowboys

2014 - 2017

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Season Stats

2021

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

54th/87 LBs

SACKS

58th/87 LBs

ASSISTS

30th/87 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

37th/87 LBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

116.5

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

597

Run Defense Snaps

280

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

289

Anthony Hitchens

Summary Bio

Career

PFF Grades

Season Stats

Defense

Snaps

Anthony
Hitchens