Tershawn Wharton is a professional American football player. He plays as a defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. Before joining the NFL, Wharton played college football at Missouri S&T.
On June 25, 1998, Tershawn Wharton was born.
On April 27, 2020, Wharton was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.
On September 10, 2020, Wharton made his NFL debut for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Houston Texans, recording two tackles in a 34-20 victory.
On October 15, 2022, Wharton was placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in Week 5 of the 2022 season.
In 2023, Tershawn Wharton recorded 21 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery. The Chiefs reached Super Bowl LVIII where they defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22. Wharton recorded one tackle in the game.
On March 14, 2024, the Chiefs re-signed Wharton to a one-year, $2.742 million extension.