Forget what you *think* you know about the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster because Jacob De Jesus, all 5 feet 6 inches of him, is proving to be the most impressive undrafted free agent at camp. This training camp in St. Joseph has been a wild ride, and as Preseason Week 1 against the Rams looms, some of these roster superlatives are just unreal.
The Absolute Extremes: From Giants to Standout Rookies
Ethan Driskell, a monstrous 6-foot-8-and-3/8-inch offensive tackle, is literally a giant on the field, and he’s been putting in work mostly as the third-team right tackle. With starting right guard Trey Smith missing practice last week, Driskell seized the opportunity, getting crucial second-team reps. On the flip side of the size chart is Jacob De Jesus, a 5-foot-6-inch wide receiver and return man who’s been the standout undrafted rookie at camp. He’s electric! Special teams coordinator Dave Toub even hyped him up, saying, “De Jesus is solid, great catcher, just not a real big guy. He’s going to be exciting in the preseason games, for sure.” Talk about earning praise! And speaking of massive, defensive tackle Cole Brevard is a staggering 343-pound undrafted rookie, a true A-gap anchor looking to prove his immense mass deserves a practice squad spot.
Unseen Strengths: Arms, Hands, and Pure Grit
It’s not all about height and weight, though. Sometimes the real difference-makers have “unseen” physical advantages that win battles. Take offensive lineman Matt Waletzko, a former Dallas Cowboys fifth-round pick, who rocks an absurd 36-and-1/8-inch arm length. He’s been grinding on the third-team offensive line, playing both tackle and guard, showcasing that versatility. And then there’s veteran offensive tackle Jaylon Moore, whose hands are a colossal 11 inches, an underrated trait for power in the trenches. He’s locked in a battle for the right tackle spot with rookie Kahlil Benson. Benson might’ve had a bigger pre-draft profile, but you can’t discount Moore’s huge paws.
Straight Up Blazing Fast and Turning Heads
Alright, let’s talk about pure, unadulterated speed! We all know Xavier Worthy is a blur with his mind-blowing 4.21-second 40-yard dash. But seriously, he’s got company! Tyquan Thornton clocks in at a blistering 4.28 seconds, and here’s the kicker, undrafted rookie wide receiver Omari Evans, repping the University of Washington, is right there tied with Thornton at a 4.28-second 40-yard dash! This 6-foot, 190-pound speedster also showed off a ridiculous 41-inch vertical leap. And if you needed more proof this team is built for warp speed, wide receiver Jeff Caldwell owns the quickest acceleration, with a crazy 1.48-second 10-yard split. These guys are built for straight-line burners!
All these wild numbers and incredible physical traits are about to hit the field for real next Saturday, August 15th, when the Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Rams at Arrowhead Stadium for Preseason Week 1. You gotta wonder which of these undrafted rookies will actually snag a roster spot or at least show enough to land on the practice squad. This preseason is going to be a pure showcase of talent, and I’m hyped to see who steps up!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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