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KC Chiefs: 4 UDFA signings who could make the 2021 roster

By Leigh Oleszczak

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 27: Offensive guard Nick Allegretti #73 of the Kansas City Chiefs leads players onto the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Arrowhead Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 27: Offensive guard Nick Allegretti #73 of the Kansas City Chiefs leads players onto the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Arrowhead Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Dicaprio Bootle #7 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers defends a pass (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

UDFAs who could make KC Chiefs’ roster

3. Dicaprio Bootle, CB (Nebraska)

Maybe I’m biased here, as I’ve tortured myself by watching a lot of Nebraska football but Dicaprio Bootle is someone who could really surprise Chiefs fans this summer. The star of Nebraska’s defense, Bootle was always flying around the football field.

He finished his four-year Husker career totaling 110 tackles, defending 26 passes, and forcing two fumbles. He’s a versatile player who could be plugged in either as a cornerback or as a safety and that’s definitely an appealing factor here.

Unlike Devon Key, Bootle struggles with tackling but he’s a scrappy defender, that’s for sure. He has the kind of energy that the Chiefs could certainly use on defense and he plays a lot tougher than his size would indicate. He wouldn’t ever be a starter but after an impressive Pro Day, Bootle has shown explosiveness and the Chiefs might find that he fits in well with their team.

Look for him to make a difference on special teams and maybe get some reps in the secondary down the road.

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