Jul 28, 2021; St. Joseph, MO, United States; Fans pose for photos on large letters provided during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Every year we’re surprised by a couple of undrafted players who end up contributing to the Chiefs. Here’s our rundown of this year’s signings.
Every year, the Kansas City Chiefs land a list of several players following the draft with signing bonuses and hopes of making their NFL hopes come true following the NFL’s annual first-year player draft. Whether they’re called rookie free agents or priority free agents or undrafted free agents, the definition is the same for prospects who were passed over by all 32 teams in the seven-round event.
Lest you think that means these players have no real shot at the professional level, think again. Every year features plenty of UDFAs making the leap to active rosters. As the saying goes, all they need is a chance.
Recent Chiefs’ history speaks to this very truth. Byron Pringle was a rookie free agent who signed and went to make more money with the Chicago Bears in free agency this offseason. Charvarius Ward was an undrafted free agent when he made the Chiefs and he cashed in with the San Francisco 49ers only a month ago. Darrel Williams is now on the market hoping to do the same.
The Chiefs have plenty of other former UDFAs on the roster right now, from punter Tommy Townsend to quarterback Shane Buechele. Defensive lineman Turk Wharton and Malik Herring both went undrafted, as did defensive backs DiCaprio Bootle, Zayne Anderson, and Devon Key. In other words, there’s every reason to believe that one or more of the players who land with the Chiefs following the draft will make the most of their opportunity..
We will keep track of all undrafted free agents here as they sign with the Chiefs along with some indication of the value they bring and how they might make it work in Kansas City.
2022 Kansas City Chiefs undrafted free agents tracker - Arrowhead Addict
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