Going to be some serious competition in TC this year. His tape looks better than Skyy Moore's coming out of college. (Skyy just doesn't take the top off. Doesn't have the wheels.)

The jets got Leonard Taylor…damn it.

Man, I was excited when I saw he was coming hear.

And Jacobs? Wow

We could use one of those motorized tackling dummies, and I would prefer it to Skyy Moore. I hate that I ever let anyone talk me into thinking he was good.

Noah Rauschenberg, North Texas kicker, invited to Chiefs minicamp per source

Kansas City Chiefs Undrafted Free Agents

QB – Spencer Sanders, Ole Miss (Invited to Minicamp)
RB – Carson Steele, UCLA
RB – Emani Bailey, TCU
RB – Trey Potts, Penn State (Invited to Minicamp)
WR – Jaaron Hayek, Villanova (Invited to Minicamp)
WR – Reggie Brown, James Madison
TE – Baylor, Cupp, Texas Tech
OL – Ethan Driskell, Marshall
OL – Jalen Cunningham, Arkansas State
OL – Nick Torres, Villanova
EDGE – Deshawn McCarthy, East Stroudsburg (Invited to Minicamp)
EDGE – Eyabi Okie-Anoma, Charlotte
DT – Fabien Lovett, Florida State
LB – Bryce Gallagher, Northwestern (Invited to Minicamp)
LB – Bryce Houston, Ohio (Invited to Minicamp)
LB – Curtis Jacobs, Penn State
LB – Swayze Bozeman, Southern Miss
CB – Christian Roland-Wallace, USC
CB – Miles Battle, Utah
S – Sam Lockett, Washington State (Invited to Minicamp)

He looks like a great pickup

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> UDFA RB Carson Steele has a unique set of skills. He has the potential to be a 3rd-down player with the build &amp; physical abilities that the team find attractive. Steele’s skillset makes him a suitable replacement for McKinnon as a 3rd-down RB. <a href="https://t.co/FJxTivco4N">pic.twitter.com/FJxTivco4N</a></p>&mdash; P-Mac McGruder (@ChiefsFan4Lyfe) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsFan4Lyfe/status/1784417434234937793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

You missed a couple

Chiefs Planet is quicker than the site

Isn’t this who Direck kept drafting despite all of draft planet just bordering him for even bringing up a punter??!

Yes same guy undrafted lmao

Hahahhahaha!!! Direckshun!!!! Your guy!!

Wow on new chief CB Miles Battle

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 197 pounds, Battle is a Tier 1 cBAT qualiefer at the cornerback position. He ran a 4.37s 40-yard dash and jumped a 37-inch vertical at his pro day.

Seems like we've signed a lot of UDFAs. More than usual it seems. Looking for depth and maybe a diamond in the rough for the three-peat roster. It's too early to be this pumped.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">North Dakota State wide receiver Zach Mathis invited to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Buccaneers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Buccaneers</a> rookie minicamps, per a source</p>&mdash; Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1784425713166086272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Listed at 6-foot-7 and 207 pounds, Mathis caught 46 passes for 665 yards and six touchdowns in 2023. Can he play TE?

Why was he udfa? Does he just suck?

https://youtu.be/8W_wEJ5jeHc?si=_7_UA83v7gw5Dsbq

Sorry can’t embed on my phone for some reason

I know nothing about punters so I looked up what Zierlein had to say about him.

Apparently he's got a booming leg but he tends to line drive kicks for distance instead of hangtime, and that leaves the coverage teams out to dry a lot.

So... yeah. He ****ing sucks!

Newsome and Brown are absolute dogs who could make the bottom of the roster and I'm not so sure Newsome couldn't be a starter some day

Best pick up is Lovett, especially if it means the worthless turd Nnadi is pushed off the roster. Curtis Jacobs looks like a RAS dude with good speed and capable of making the roster. Most of our LBs, including PS guys, aren't coverage guys and he might have a skillset we can use.

Don't really care for Bailey or Steele at RB. Kinda hoped for another Pacheco grab with at least an athlete.

Ethan Driskell also looks good. Oh and I like Okie-Anyoma as a swing on a slightly older guy

Don't we still have RB's Perine and Prince on the team from last year.

Roster is getting pilfered next year due to FA. If I recall correctly, we only have 25 guys under contract for next year. Veach knows this and no doubt is starting to prepare for 2025.

Gonna be time to turn over a chunk of the roster (mostly for depth).

Relatively new to the position. Switched from WR. Physical tools seem to be there but the knock on him is that he doesn’t understand the nuances of being a db. I like this pickup

I’d like a 1B running back to split time with Pacheco. Perine seems like a RB3. I like prince but I think we can do better. Would be cool to get a bigger guy who can catch and is okay in pass protection. 20-30% of the snaps go to him and he keeps Pacheco fresh. Don’t like Pacheco ending games when we are up like 20 points.

Definitely a guy they may try to stash on the practice squad and develop.

Trey went to my HS alma mater. He was a good HS player, but I doubt he sticks with the Chiefs. Anyway, it's cool to see a Williamsport Millionaire possibly on the Chiefs.

How does the #1 deep threat in college football go undrafted?

Run a 4.61?

So he ran a 4.67 40 at his pro day? He looks great in the video but maybe that's the competition.

https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php...DraftYear=2024

I live in Fargo. Fans of FCS schools all have tiny dick syndrome. Every last one of them, no matter the team. NDSU, JMU... all of them.

I imagine this was a JMU fan who legit thinks this guy should be an NFL WR1

Ah, I see... thanks gents

Bailey is a hell of a get

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> landed one of the most surprising UDFAs and one of the highest upside LBs in the draft in Curtis Jacobs.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PennState?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PennState</a> has long been a LB factory, and Jacobs is an elite athlete with positional versatility and range for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> defense. ��⬇️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShrineBowlWhosNext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShrineBowlWhosNext</a> <a href="https://t.co/lv4SIYjyXE">https://t.co/lv4SIYjyXE</a> <a href="https://t.co/j8Q1V9y8ja">pic.twitter.com/j8Q1V9y8ja</a></p>&mdash; Eric Galko (@EricGalko) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricGalko/status/1784615493518688362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Craig?

Eyabi Okie-Anoma, Charlotte, signed with the Chiefs.

No. 4 rated recruit coming out of high school but couldn’t remain academically eligible at several college programs. He is a great buy low player that could possibly pan out. Doubtful, but maybe.

Strengths: Tools for days.

Weaknesses: Dumb as a ****ing rock.

I’d say he has a high chance of making the roster with Gay gone.

Direct steal.

TD Ayo-Durojayie RB

https://youtu.be/zQshiAn8K-k?si=mX3-73IyJ3N1zwM_

One punter named “Rehkow” and another punter who “wrecks hos”

Can he block even remotely as good as McKinnon?

I am very confident that Jacobs and Lovett will make the team.

McKade Mettauer sounds like the toughest movie badass ever, this dude can give Clint Eastwood a good run for his money

why can only 48 dress up during gamedayi always thought that was a stupid rule

I liked him too but he’s going to be 25 years old in October, probably better that he signed elsewhere.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙀𝘿 ✍️<br><br>Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/Mckade64?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mckade64</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OUDNA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OUDNA</a> 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> <a href="https://t.co/KewyQLUkmH">pic.twitter.com/KewyQLUkmH</a></p>&mdash; Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/OU_Football/status/1784393298704060858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>




A transfer from CAL, Mettauer played right guard for the Sooners for the past two seasons. He played one season with Chiefs OT Wanya Morris.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There’s another Red Raider heading to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChiefsKingdom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WreckEm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WreckEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/tpBnEDqO7b">pic.twitter.com/tpBnEDqO7b</a></p>&mdash; Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/TexasTechFB/status/1784367276520513839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Chiefs snag a player from Texas Tech. Cupp is listed at 6-foot-6 and 260 pounds. He caught 23 passes for 246 yards and four touchdowns over the past two seasons.

Yeah wow, Cupp is a big old rascal... would love to see him on the PS

The Texas (the state) connection.

Wow Marshall OL Ethan Driskell sounds like a giant, just needs more work


A two-year starter at left tackle for the Thundering Herd, Driskell is listed at a towering 6-foot-9 and 329 pounds. The size is exciting, but he allowed seven sacks over the past two seasons. Definitely a work in progress.

A four-year player at Penn State, Jacobs recorded 171 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks during his career. He's a really impressive athlete and should be an instant contributor on special teams.


Lovett had a private workout with the Chiefs ahead of the 2024 NFL draft. The 24-year-old is listed at 6-foot-4 and 318 pounds with 35.5-inch arms. He's a disruptive presence in the middle of the line and is great at the stack-and-attack method.


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Chiefs opted not to draft a DT or LB and still got projected mid-round round prospects in Fabien Lovett (<a href="https://twitter.com/fabo_54?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fabo_54</a>) and Curtis Jacobs (<a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisUpNext23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CurtisUpNext23</a>)…Brett Veach is an absolute menace to society�� <a href="https://t.co/pet4hWvJKU">pic.twitter.com/pet4hWvJKU</a></p>&mdash; Arrowhead Live (@ArrowheadLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArrowheadLive/status/1784683638216384552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chiefs sign Phillip Brooks, Kansas State

He won’t report to camp until his feud with Drew McIntyre is done though.

Thought the same but it'll need them to finally recognise Nnadi is a waste of space. Jacobs is going to be a better athlete than guys like Cam Jones, but he'll need to get better at recognising plays. Two very good pick ups, I hope they stick.

Another great white hype at HB.

He's got the spirit of Alstott but not the size. He's too lean and will likely break himself like Pacheco is trying to do. Another 10 pounds or so would help because he just doesn't have the mass to blow through tackles like most physical backs.

https://youtube.com/shorts/59XAXrJa3...xrGqsH-VYlp4Qj

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I think the plan is for him to add muscle and be our fullback and maybe short yardage back and I’m really excited about that. We’ve really struggled in short yardage situations and I’m also excited about a real full back rather than an H back. I’ve always thought that Andy could really be creative with a Kyle jusczcyk or Kimble Anders, from back in the day, type of weapon. With this deep speed at wr,, a full back that can catch the ball and be athletic after the catch could be valuable.

LMAO

How was Jacobs not drafted somewhere?

LB's that don't rush the passer basically have zero value unless they have some type of freak workout numbers.

It's interesting that he went undrafted but it's interesting more because it tells me that NFL teams are getting a bit smarter.

I mean there are LOADS of guys that come out looking like Jacobs every year and just don't do a whole lot.

Look at a guy like Malik Jefferson, for instance. Very similar measurables, seemingly a great prospect. Had a fantastic college career and looked every bit like an NFL player. Went in the 3rd round.

Has never done a thing in the league. Been on 7 teams and can't stick anywhere.

This year's version of Jefferson was probably Jaylan Ford. And Ford went in the 5th - previous years you know he goes higher than that. Tommy Eichenberg went in the 5th. Is Jacobs any better or worse a prospect than Eichenberg? No, not to my eyes. So by that argument he should've been a 3rd day pick.

But do I think either of them are likely to be starting NFL players? Nah. And with no stand-out skills (which is what a lot of teams will look for on the 3rd day; a real strong skill with the hopes they can either use that skill or coach up around it), it's not shocking either. Odds are he's going to be similar to someone like Cameron Smith who had a nice set of solid measurables but nothing that was truly exceptional.

And guys like that just aren't that hard to find.

I think he moves into the Cam Jones ST role, while Jones gets some reps with the defense with Gay gone.

There's definitely an open path for Jacobs to forge a rotational role.

Jack Cochrane probably has first dibs as he was an every game player on STs even WITH Gay on the roster. Cam Jones did the same; played every game and almost entirely STs.

So those two aren't guys he has to displace - they were playing WITH Gay on the roster.

Cole Christiansen would seem to be his primary competition for the roster spot vacated by Gay unless we just elected to go with more S depth and less base stuff. You could also see a veteran pickup like Kwon Alexander or Zach Cunningham.

Well, that's fair, but the same could be said about Bolton; his standout skills are between the ears.

ROFL

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UDFA LB Luquay Washington had agreed to terms with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chargers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chargers</a>, but he is instead signing with KC. LAC roster now at 87. <a href="https://t.co/sq3ek7zV1x">https://t.co/sq3ek7zV1x</a></p>&mdash; Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) <a href="https://twitter.com/danielrpopper/status/1785004416778768688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://scontent-fml1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...tA&oe=66371226



[homer] One of my favorite defenders from last season. He's basically a Mike Danna clone. Same size and just relentless in getting after the QB. I would love to see him make the Chiefs. [/homer]

Some really good production last year with 9.5 sacks.

Plus two INT and two forced fumbles.

:whackit:

NFL News: Kansas City Chiefs’ Eyabi Okie-Anoma Once Ranked Above Micah Parsons, A Look at His Brilliant Journey


Kansas City Chiefs’ Eyabi Okie-Anoma is making waves these days. In the shadow of the recently concluded NFL Draft, where dreams are drafted and futures are sealed, the Kansas City Chiefs have scooped up a potential diamond in the rough.

Eyabi Okie-Anoma, whose journey through college football was as tumultuous as it was promising, has been signed as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) by the Chiefs. This signing is particularly intriguing, not just because of Okie-Anoma’s raw talent, but also because of his once stellar recruit ranking—higher even than stars like Micah Parsons.

From High Hopes to Hard Knocks: Eyabi Okie-Anoma’s Journey

Eyabi Okie-Anoma, a formidable defensive end standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 262 pounds, was initially a blue-chip recruit for Alabama. As a freshman, he showed flashes of brilliance that justified his high school hype. However, his college career soon became a rollercoaster of transfers and team violations, leading him from Alabama to Houston, then to Tennessee-Martin, and finally landing at Charlotte.

Despite these setbacks, Okie-Anoma’s performance at Charlotte was notable. In just 10 games, he racked up 56 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks, hinting at the untapped potential within. This stint was enough to catch the eye of the Kansas City Chiefs’ scouting team.

A Masterclass Move by Brett Veach :Pimp:

The signing of Okie-Anoma is a testament to Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach’s acumen, fresh off the heels of a successful draft negotiation with the Buffalo Bills. Veach, known for his shrewd moves, seems to have found another overlooked talent in Okie-Anoma. Historically, the NFL has seen many UDFAs turn into key players—Kurt Warner and Priest Holmes, to name a couple. Veach and the Chiefs are no strangers to such finds, and Okie-Anoma could very well be the next big hit.

The Uphill Battle Ahead For Eyabi Okie-Anoma


Joining the Chiefs, Okie-Anoma faces a tough road ahead. The NFL is a significant step up from college football, and even more so for a player coming through the ranks as a UDFA. He will need to prove himself capable not just on the field, but also off it, maintaining discipline and seizing every opportunity to shine.

Steve Spagnuolo’s defensive scheme could be a good fit for Okie-Anoma, leveraging his size and agility. However, making the team won’t be easy. He may start on the practice squad, which, while not glamorous, offers a stable environment and a chance to impress the coaching staff.

A Story of Redemption Awaits

Eyabi Okie-Anoma’s signing is more than just a football decision; it’s a chance at redemption. The narrative of a once top-ranked recruit, now battling as a UDFA for a spot in the NFL, is compelling. It’s a story of resilience, talent, and the harsh realities of professional sports. Whether he makes it or not, Okie-Anoma’s journey is a reminder of the fine line between potential and achievement in the high-stakes world of the NFL.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Overall: #188 | EDGE: #22<br>Eyabi Okie-Anoma - Charlotte <a href="https://t.co/UHHF4S1c69">pic.twitter.com/UHHF4S1c69</a></p>&mdash; NFL Prospect 360 (@nflprospect360) <a href="https://twitter.com/nflprospect360/status/1782965926021001231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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"Despite these setbacks, Okie-Anoma’s performance at Charlotte was notable. In just 10 games, he racked up 56 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks, hinting at the untapped potential within. This stint was enough to catch the eye of the Kansas City Chiefs’ scouting team."


Wow. You've got my attention.

Which RB has the better chance of making the roster?
 

Bailey or Steele? Neither one has much speed although Bailey looks like he can get outside vs Steel who looks like an undersized power type runner.

Bailey has my vote as he appears to be the better in pass protection? I love me some Pacheco but a good number two to keep him healthy would not hurt.

I'm going to annoy people by not focusing on UDFAs, but the C. J. Hanson thread has dropped off it seems. So just to say his RAS is wild. Holy Cross, more like "Holy S***" amirite?

https://twitter.com/MathBomb/status/1764442025833668863