The Chiefs signed 16 rookie free agents following the conclusion of the NFL Draft

Matt McMullen

The Kansas City Chiefs will host dozens of rookies at the team facility this weekend for a three-day "minicamp," or series of practices, ahead of the full-team Organized Team Activities (OTAs) that will begin later this month.

Those in attendance will include the Chiefs' seven draftees, but also a handful of undrafted rookies looking to earn their shot in the NFL. Some of those players are already under contract after signing with Kansas City immediately following the draft, while numerous others will participate purely on a tryout basis. If the latter individuals impress over the course of this weekend's practices, they could very well earn themselves a contract, too.

In the meantime, here's a look at every member of the Chiefs' undrafted free agent class who is currently under contract with the team:

WR Elijhah Badger Florida

The leading receiver for Arizona State in both 2022 and 2023, Badger transferred to Florida ahead of last season and picked up right where he left off, leading the Gators with 806 receiving yards. He was one of just five FBS receivers to average more than 20 yards-per-reception in 2024, and he didn't record a single drop on 61 targets.

Badger, who checks in at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, also showed off good speed at the NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.43 40-yard dash. Additionally, 82.5% of his receptions last season resulted in either a first down or a touchdown.

TE Jake Briningstool Clemson

A prototypical "move" tight end during his time at Clemson, the 6-foot-5, 241-pound Briningstool lined up in the slot on 59.3% of his snaps over the last two seasons. He tallied 99 receptions for 1,028 yards and 12 touchdowns in that time, and overall, his 127 career receptions were the most in school history by a tight end.

Briningstool was the No. 10 tight end and a projected fifth-round pick on Dane Brugler's big board for The Athletic.

Safety Will Brooks - Tennessee

The Volunteers' co-leader in interceptions last season with four, Brooks certainly made the most of his only primary season as a starter in 2024 with two pick-sixes.

He lined up as a free safety on 300 of his 588 defensive snaps last year.

OL Dalton Cooper Oklahoma State

The 6-foot-5, 326-pound Cooper started 36 games at left tackle for Texas State from 2020 through 2022 before transferring to Oklahoma State ahead of the 2023 campaign. He went on to record 19 starts at left tackle for the Cowboys over the next two seasons, and looking at last year specifically, Cooper didn't yield a single sack on 285 pass-blocking snaps.

Here's a bit more from Dane Brugler's draft guide:

"Overall, Cooper is a cerebral, coordinated blocker, with the spatial awareness and play strength to get the job done. NFL scouts believe he can play tackle or guard."

CB Jacobe Covington USC

A big corner at 6-foot-2, 207 pounds with 32-inch arms, Covington tallied 345 of his 385 defensive snaps as an outside cornerback in 2024.

He recorded three passes defensed and forced fumble last season.

P Eddie Czaplicki USC

The recipient of the Ray Guy Award in 2024 as the nation's top punter, Czaplicki averaged 47.8 yards-per-punt last season. He dropped 25 of his 43 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line (a ratio that led the FBS) as the catalyst of a punting unit that led the nation in net-punting (45.4).

WR Mac Dalena Fresno State

Dalena, who stands at 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, paid his dues as a special-teamer for much of his career at Fresno State before compiling a breakout season in 2024 with 64 catches for 1,065 yards and eight touchdowns. He was one of just seven FBS receivers with at least five catches of 50+ yards in 2024, and for his career, Dalena was responsible for just four drops on 178 total targets.

His special teams experience, which included 17 tackles and a blocked punt across 605 snaps, will likely come in handy as he aims to make the Chiefs' roster.

LB Brandon George Pittsburgh

George, who recorded 717 defensive snaps last season, tallied 80 tackles, 26 pressures, 5.5 tackles-for-loss, three forced fumbles and a pass defensed in 2024.

He put together an impressive performance at his pro day, too, logging a 42.5-inch vertical jump at 6-foot-3 and 246 pounds.

DT Coziah Izzard Penn State

The 6-foot-2, 298-pound Izzard recorded 78 tackles, 17.5 tackles-for-loss, nine sacks and two forced fumbles in 51 career games (with seven starts) over his five seasons at Penn State.

His 4.85 40-yard dash (which took place at his pro day) would have ranked second among all defensive tackles at the NFL Scouting Combine, and his 10-yard split (at 1.56) would have ranked first. Additionally, his 33.5-inch vertical jump would have ranked fourth. Those are all indicators of an explosive athlete.

CB Kevin Knowles Florida State

A starter at nickelback for the Seminoles in 2024, Knowles tallied 32 tackles, four pass-breakups, two tackles-for-loss and a sack in 12 games last season.

It's also worth mentioning that the 5-foot-10, 189-pound Knowles recorded a 41-inch vertical jump at his pro day that would have led all cornerbacks at the NFL Scouting Combine.

WR Justin Lockhart San Jose State

Lockhart, who stands at 6-foot-2 and 198 pounds, caught 53 passes for 983 yards and five touchdowns in 2024. His 18.5 yards-per-catch average led the Mountain West.

He recorded a 4.42-second 40-yard dash.

DB Glendon Miller Maryland

A 6-foot-3, 207-pound safety who primarily lined up over the slot last season, Miller recorded 39 tackles, three interceptions and three tackles-for-loss in 2024. It was a strong exclamation point on a career that included seven total picks over the last two seasons.

He put together a great pro day, too, recording a 4.44-second 40-yard dash and a 38-inch vertical jump that would have ranked fourth among all safeties at the NFL Scouting Combine.

OT Esa Pole Washington State

Pole, who didn't start playing organized football until 2021, was Washington State's left tackle in each of the last two seasons. He allowed just nine total pressures (and zero sacks) on 498 pass-blocking snaps last year, earning the eighth-best "pass-blocking grade" among all tackles in the 2025 class according to Pro Football Focus.

He checks in at 6-foot-5 and 323 pounds.

CB Melvin Smith Jr. Southern Arkansas

A four-year starter at Southern Arkansas, Smith racked up 168 tackles, 46 passes defensed, nine interceptions and 6.5 tackles-for-loss in 45 career games. He was particularly productive over the course of his final two years in school, which included 35 passes defensed and nine picks in just 23 games.

Additionally, Smith who ran a 4.39 40-yard dash at his pro day routinely demonstrated his speed during his career with a 100-yard pick-six in 2023, and a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in 2024.

TE Tre Watson Texas A&M

Watson transferred to Texas A&M ahead of the 2024 campaign after three seasons at Fresno State. He went on to catch 21 passes for 280 yards and one touchdown during his lone season in College Station.

The 6-foot-4, 247-pound Watson was utilized primarily as an in-line tight end during his one year with the Aggies.

RB Elijah Young Western Kentucky

The 5-foot-9, 197-pound Young spent the first three years of his career at Missouri before transferring to Western Kentucky prior to the 2023 campaign. It turned out to be a wise decision, too, as Young led the Hilltoppers in rushing during both of his seasons there, tallying 1,357 yards on the ground.

Young, who ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at his pro day, was also a productive receiving option during his two years at Western Kentucky, recording 67 grabs for 631 yards and five scores.