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<\/p>\nBrett Veach and his staff capped months (and years, really) of work with their seventh and final selection in the 2025 NFL Draft at No. 228 overall when they chose Brashard Smith, a running back out of SMU. It was the cherry on top of a draft class intent on laying a new defensive foundation while also netting a potential blue-chip left tackle in Josh Simmons.<\/p>\n
But just in case you thought the work was done\u2014or at least paused\u2014for Veach and Co., the truth is that the frenzy really begins\u00a0after Mr. Irrelevant\u00a0is announced.<\/p>\n
That’s when teams can begin officially signing undrafted free agents to contracts to round out the offseason 90-man rosters.<\/p>\n
Some new faces will earn major signing bonuses, putting them in a better financial position than if they were actually drafted. Other prospects will earn tryout opportunities with the hopes of parlaying that into a stronger opportunity to make the team with a contract offer.<\/p>\n
The Chiefs have had a lot of luck in recent years with undrafted free agents. Last season, fullback\u00a0Carson Steele surprised everyone\u00a0and made the active roster out of training camp.<\/p>\n
In free agency, the Chiefs just\u00a0watched the Carolina Panthers steal Turk Wharton\u00a0away for big money after enjoying the fruits of finding him at Missouri S&T.<\/p>\n
Who will be the big addition this year?\u00a0Per Over the Cap, the Chiefs are likely to only sign 7 undrafted rookies this season due to the size of the active roster already.<\/p>\n
That said, there are always cuts made after a draft, so if Veach likes what he sees on the open market with the influx of first-year players, we might see a few more than that. Also watch out for rookie mini-camp invites.<\/p>\n
Here are the Chiefs’ undrafted free agent signings<\/h2>\n
Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n Had 39 catches for 806 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. Led the Gators in receiving this season. Labeled as draftable by some NFL analysts.<\/p>\n Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson<\/strong><\/p>\n A legend at the tight end position at Clemson, Briningstone left as the school’s all-time leader in catches (127) and second in yards (1,380) and touchdowns (17) at the position.<\/p>\n Jacobe Covington, CB, USC<\/strong><\/p>\n Chiefs add another USC product (see Eddie Czaplicki) to the UDFA list with a lengthy defensive back. Good special teams experience could serve him well trying to turn heads on multiple fronts.<\/p>\n Won the Ray Guy award as the nation’s best punter for USC last season. Could be some interesting competition for Matt Araiza going into camp.<\/p>\n Mac Dalena, WR\/returner, Fresno State<\/strong><\/p>\n Smaller returner\/receiver at 5’10, 180 lbs. who ran an impressive 4.36-second time in the 40 and had elite times in the shuttle as well. Had 64 catches for 1,065 yards last season. Joins Nikko Remigio as returners from Fresno State.<\/p>\n Brandon George, LB, Pittsburgh<\/strong><\/p>\n George put on an incredible showing at his pro day with a 4.60 second time in the 40-yard dash and a 42.5-inch vertical, which would have been first at the NFL Combine among linebackers. Played six years at Pitt and had 80 tackles and 2 sacks a year ago.<\/p>\n The Vikings have also extended an invite to Jones to join their rookie camp, which shows the Howard product was on the board for multiple teams. Ran a 4.45 second time in the 40-yard dash at his pro day.<\/p>\n Served as a sort of jack-of-all-trades after transferring from Western Kentucky. Had 48 carries for 182 yards and 4 touchdowns, yet also caught 36 passes for 476 yards and 2 scores. Also invited to Giants rookie camp.<\/p>\n Glendon Miller, DB, Maryland<\/strong><\/p>\n Very lengthy defensive back at 6’3″ who had an\u00a0impressive pro day. Comes with experience at strong safety, free safety, box corner. Might even be able to transition outside. Versatility should help him stick.<\/p>\n Esa Pole, OT, Washington State<\/strong><\/p>\n Experienced tackle with pro-level quickness who stands 6’5″, 320 lbs. Didn’t allow a single sack on pass-protection reps in 2024.\u00a0Took an official pre-draft visit with the Chiefs.<\/p>\n The Chiefs invite Chuck Smith IV to minicamp, giving them another dip into the Villanova pass-rushing pool after drafting Tanoh Kpassagnon years ago. Transferred from Wofford to Villanova.<\/p>\n Small-school corner who dominated with 9 interceptions over the last two seasons, returning 3 of them for touchdowns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The undrafted free agent frenzy has produced some great results for the Chiefs in the past. Brett Veach and his staff capped months (and years, really) of… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":56650,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"\nKevin Hester, Jr., DT, UNC<\/a>\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n
Robert Jones III, CB, Howard (minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n
Jimmy Holiday, WR, Louisiana Tech<\/a>\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n
Chuck Smith IV, DL, Villanova\u00a0<\/a>(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n
Melvin Smith Jr., DB, Southern Arkansas<\/a><\/h3>\n