Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey continued to collect league-wide recognition this week following another dominant season in the trenches. “Chiefs center Creed Humphrey is a nominee for the NFL’s protector of the year award, per league source.”The nomination reflects a season defined by consistency, durability, and technical dominance. Humphrey started all 17 regular-season games in 2025 and logged nearly every offensive snap, anchoring an offensive line that dealt with injuries and frequent personnel changes around him. According to Pro Football Focus, Humphrey finished the season as the highest-graded center in the NFL, allowing minimal pressure and surrendering just one sack. For the Chiefs, the nomination reinforces the organization’s success in developing elite offensive line talent.