*** 2024 Prospect Tracker: Chiefs Interest / Visits / Work Outs ***

[Dante84]

2023 Recap

Spoiler!

The Chiefs won their 3rd ring in 5 years and cemented their Dynasty. Mahomes placed himself firmly on the Mt. Rushmore of all-time great QBs, with an insane postseason run and maybe the most memorable Super Bowl MVP performance of all time.

He led the boys down the field to come-from-behind and tie in regulation with less than 2 minutes. He then produced the NFL's first come-from-behind overtime victory, with a 7-minute drive using his arm and legs, finishing with a walk-off TD pass to Mecole Hardman. Hell, the world's biggest pop-star decided to jump on the bandwagon, bringing millions of fans on board with her. What a magical year, right?

If you would have asked anyone on Christmas day, the Chiefs were toast. The entire season was up and down, riddled with mental errors - shockingly on the offensive side of the ball. Drops, penalties, and turnovers would surely doom the season. However, the young Defense was elite, and ultimately bought the Offense just enough time to figure its shit out in the playoffs.

There are some big decisions looming this offseason: Does Veach continue to be prudent and focus on savvy, budget-friendly moves and let talent walk? Or, does he push the chips all-in with key FA's (Jones, Sneed) an attempt to become the first team to 3-peat?

Everyone agrees that the biggest needs next year are WR, OT and probably D-Line should Jones leave. Let's see if Veach and co. feel the same.

Thread Overview
This is the 13th year in a row that we will be tracking the college players the Chiefs have publicly or privately expressed interest in leading up to the NFL Draft.

Last year, we had a pretty solid showing with 4 hits: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Rashee Rice, Wanye Morris & BJ Thompson. Let's run it back!

For those who are new: the way this operates is that we collectively monitor various social media sources, blogs, articles and reports for news of the Chiefs' interest in a certain player. When posted in this thread, I will update the OP to include the player. *Please provide the link to the article, the players name, position and team.

I am going to try to link to player profiles when they exist, courtesy of The Draft Network, NFL.com, or their team's website.

Let's meet some of our future Chiefs:

2024 Draft - Chiefs Prospect Tracker

Offense
QB
Bo Nix, Oregon
Jason Bean, Kansas


RB
Bucky Irving, Oregon
Isaac Guarendo, Louisville
Rasheen Ali, Marshall
George Holani, Boise State
Carson Steele, UCLA
Cody Schrader, Missouri
Dylan McDuffie, Kansas
Jonathon Brooks, Texas
Nathaniel Peat, Missouri


WR
Xavier Worthy, Texas
Joshua Cephus, UTSA
Anthony Gould, Oregon State
Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
Troy Franklin, Oregon
Terique Owens, Missouri State
Javon Baker, UCF
Phillip Brooks, K-State
Xavier Weaver, Colorado
Jalen McMillan, Washington
Harry Van Dyne, Indiana State
Tez Walker, North Carolina
Xavier Legette, South Carolina



TE
Theo Johnson, Penn State
Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas
Erik All, Iowa
Brock Bowers, Georgia
Ben Sinnott, K-State
Mason Fairchild, Kansas
Tanner Mclachlan, Arizona


OT
Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
Patrick Paul, Houston
Travis Glover, Georgia State
Blake Larson, Augustana University
Garrett Greenfield, South Dakota State
Jordan Morgan, Arizona
Kingsley Suamataia, BYU
Caedan Wallace, Penn State
OT Donovan Jennings, USF
Giovanni Manu, University of British Columbia


IOL
Christian Mahogany, Boston College
Ryan Atkins, UA Pine Bluff
Hayden Gillum, K-State
Jake Johanning, Furman
Christian Duffie, K-State
Clark Barrington, Baylor
Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
Javon Foster, Missouri
KT Leveston, K-State
Marcellus Johnson, Missouri
Mike Novitsky, Kansas
Xavier Delgado, Missouri


Defense
CB
Ennis Rakestraw, Missouri
Rayshad Williams, Texas Tech
Jarrian Jones, FSU
Anthony Sao, MidAmerica Nazarene
Jaylon Carlies, Missouri
Kwinton Lassiter, Kansas
Quinten Arello, Dartmouth
Trey Vaval, Minnesota State – Mankato
Ro Torrence, Arizona State


S
Millard "Nook" Bradford, TCU


DE / Edge
Darius Robinson, Missouri
Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan


LB
Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State
Craig Young, Kansas
Dubem Okonkwo, Pittsburg State
Rich Miller, Kansas
Ty Hopper, Missouri


DL
Khristian Boyd, Northern Iowa
Austin Booker, Kansas
CJ Ravenell, Missouri Western State
David Olajiga, Central Missouri State
Devin Phillips, Kansas
Khalid Duke, Kansas State
Nyles Gaddy, Missouri
Zach Elam, Missouri (also a TE)


DT
Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State
Fabien Lovett, Florida State
Jowon Briggs, Cincinatti
T'Vondre Sweat, Texas


Special Teams
P


K
Seth Keller, Kansas


LS
Randen Plattner, Kansas State


Links to Past Years:

Spoiler!

2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011

[SHOWTIME]

#Chiefs are preparing for all things in the draft, including the possibility that Georgia star TE Brock Bowers could fall to the 32nd pick.

Per source: pic.twitter.com/0eIpGG1Bgc

— Chris (@chiefs_outsider) March 20, 2024

[chiefforlife]

Originally Posted by SHOWTIME

#Chiefs are preparing for all things in the draft, including the possibility that Georgia star TE Brock Bowers could fall to the 32nd pick.

Per source: pic.twitter.com/0eIpGG1Bgc

— Chris (@chiefs_outsider) March 20, 2024

Wow, I like this!

Chiefs surprise everyone and take WR/OT/TE all in one player!! Fill three positions with one pick, BOOM!

[Kellerfox]

Travis Glover/T/Georgia State traveling to see the @steelers today for an official 30 visit. Has the @Patriots , @dallascowboys , @Chiefs , @Eagles , @Ravens , @Jaguars & @HoustonTexans https://t.co/OLJfFfVXZP

— Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) March 20, 2024

[Kellerfox]

Ohio State DT and native Clevelander Michael Hall Jr. will visit the Browns early next month. Hall also has pre-draft visits set with the Vikings, Texans, Packers and Chiefs.

— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) March 20, 2024

[Kellerfox]

Prospects noting interviews with the Chiefs at various bowls (may or may not qualify for the list):

OL, Blake Larson https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/02/...raft-interview


Garret Greenfield https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/02/...raft-interview


RB, Isaac Guerrero https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/03/...raft-interview


CB, Rayshad Williams

6’3” CB Rayshad Williams (Texas Tech) received heavy attention down at Hula, a source said.

Former UCLA transfer met with the 49ers, Packers, Chiefs, Bears, Dolphins, Seahawks, Cowboys and Colts.

Allowed a 56% comp pct with 20 PBUs during his collegiate career.

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) January 17, 2024

Omar Brown, DB, Nebraska
https://arrowheadaddict.com/posts/ch...c-01hrx8xntj2k

[Kellerfox]

Khristian Boyd, DL, Northern Iowa

Long list of Top 30 visits for Northern Iowa IDL Khristian Boyd, a source said.

• Lions
• Saints
• Packers
• Chiefs
• Cardinals
• Colts
• Vikings
• Dolphins
• Bills
• Ravens
• Giants

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 21, 2024

[Tribal Warfare]

https://atozsports.com/kansas-city/c...024-nfl-draft/

OT Jordan Morgan Arizona

OT Travis Glover and LB Jontrey Hunter Georgia State

[UChieffyBugger]

WR Terique Owens (Terrell Owens's son) has spoken to the Chiefs apparently.

[Couch-Potato]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

WR Terique Owens (Terrell Owens's son) has spoken to the Chiefs apparently.

haven't heard anything about him!?

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

haven't heard anything about him!?

Neither have I but a lot of teams were at his pro day including KC.

[RunKC]

Javon Baker/WR/UCF has official 30 vistins set up with the @Patriots @HoustonTexans & @Chiefs. Teams feel he can play right away and like his catching radius (32 1/4 inch arms)

— Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) March 23, 2024

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Javon Baker/WR/UCF has official 30 vistins set up with the @Patriots @HoustonTexans & @Chiefs. Teams feel he can play right away and like his catching radius (32 1/4 inch arms)

— Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) March 23, 2024

Was just watching his tape today.

[Tribal Warfare]

https://walterfootball.com/ProspectM...ByTeam2024.php

QB Oregon, Bo Nix

Khristian Boyd DT, Northern Iowa

[Tribal Warfare]

This is a fun one: Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, one of the more high-profile international names in the International Player Pathway Program, is visiting the #Broncos today and the #Chiefs tomorrow, source said. He spent last week with the #Browns and #Jets. pic.twitter.com/RFkDyhD2zN

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2024

[Kellerfox]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

This is a fun one: Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, one of the more high-profile international names in the International Player Pathway Program, is visiting the #Broncos today and the #Chiefs tomorrow, source said. He spent last week with the #Browns and #Jets. pic.twitter.com/RFkDyhD2zN

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2024

Has the pathway program changed? I thought the NFL assigned prospects to teams, but I've never filtered out closely. Is it a separate draft? Are they just signed as rookie free agents?