UDFA - Bryson Nesbit, TE, North Carolina
Nesbit came into the year heavily considered to be one of the top TEs in the draft after his breakout season with Drake Maye in 2023. Unfortunately, while teams were hoping to see him take a step forward, he seemed to take a step back in 2024 and missed the end of the season with a wrist injury. Nesbit is not a traditional TE and could be more of a big pass catcher, and who better to learn from than Travis Kelce?
UDFA - Tahj Brooks, Ruinning Back, Texas Tech
Brooks is someone I have mentioned a few times in the past for the Chiefs because of his skills as a pass blocker. The Chiefs will be looking to get some improvement protecting Patrick Mahomes, and Brooks is a guy who can come in on passing downs and make an impact. He will have to earn a roster spot, but if he does, he will play a Jerrick McKinnon type role... But a little bit bigger!
UDFA - Bru McCoy, Wide Receiver, Tennessee
McCoy was once a five-star recruit out of high school with tons of athletic upside to play all over the field. He stuck at wide receiver and has shown flashes of NFL talent. McCoy will have to prove his consistency on the field as well as address some off-the-field issues. McCoy has had some legal troubles as well as a major ankle injury in 2023. But if the Chiefs feel he is healthy and the off-the-field issues are resolved, he could earn a spot on the roster.
UDFA - Tommy Akingbesote, Defensive Lineman, Maryland
Akingbesote is a skilled athlete out of Maryland who has shown a lot of upside but has yet to put it together with consistency. He could be a good project for the coaching staff to work with, and someone like Chris Jones could have a major impact on his development due to their similar builds and athletic profiles.
UDFA - Johnny Walker, EDGE, Missouri
Walker was maybe the biggest snub from the NFL Draft Combine after having the best season of his college career at Missouri in 2024. Walker is a relentless EDGE who attended the Chiefs' local pro day and may have built a relationship with some of the Chiefs' staff. He could compete for a depth spot as a rotation edge rusher.
UDFA - Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Linebacker, Georgia
Jamon Dumas-Johnson was one of my top linebackers in last year's class, but an injury caused him to miss the end of the season, and he chose to return to school. After transferring to Kentucky, JDJ never really was able to get back on track, and it's likely he will fall out of the draft. Kansas City picks him up with hopes they can get him back to his old self as a depth linebacker.