Chiefs sign UDFA CB Kahlef Hailassie from Western Kentucky
 

This was one of my favorite day 3 prospects. Not sure what happened, but apparently he's a Chief now

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let’s try this again... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChiefsKingdom</a> <a href="https://t.co/dm2YGjGAqy">pic.twitter.com/dm2YGjGAqy</a></p>&mdash; Kahlef Hailassie (@YoungLeaf24) <a href="https://twitter.com/YoungLeaf24/status/1655413885086625792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Apparently he told the Jets to **** off...he's a really good system fit so there will be a ton of competition for that last DB spot.

Let’s ****ing GOOOOO!!!!

I think a lot of rookie dbs and their agents have taken notice that the chiefs actually give their late round corners opportunities and have somewhat of a track record of developing them. Nic Jones mentioned it too and specifically noted Watson and Williams.

Chiefs might be a hotbed for developmental db talent

Jones and Hailassie are both guys that could easily make the 53 man roster, so I think they'll be battling it out for a spot.

Nazeeh Mohammed is like ah ****.

Does he play ST?

Feel like his ceiling is Dale Carter and his floor James Hasty

Really nice signing

The HOF isn't big enough to house all of these superstars.

His eyes are.....interesting.

Yup.

I don't think we've lost any other CBs or even fringe roster candidates, have we?

Nazeeh is firmly in the crosshairs.

LOL. That would be nice wouldn't it !

Nazeeh Johnson made some big plays on ST. He's tall and rapid, I'm kinda hoping he sticks around. But this is an intriguing pick up.

Him and Deon Bush are both sitting on possible cut spots.

Snead
McDuffie
Williams
Watson

Reid
Cook
Edwards
Conner

So that is basically 1 roster spot being competed for by
Nazeeh Johnson
Nic Jones
Kahlef Hailassie
Deon Bush
and really any other DB on the roster.

He may get that old Chris Lammons, sit on the PS and get elevated for game days spot.

Although Bengals cut Lammons so is he gonna end up back here too?

Could be a "trade a CB for some depth at another position this year" kinda thing.

<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> scheduled a Top 30 visit with Western Kentucky CB Kahlef Hailassie (per <a href="https://twitter.com/_RyanFowler_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_RyanFowler_</a> )<br><br>The former Oregon CB has earned All-C-USA honors over the last 2 yrs, nabbing 4 INTs like this game-sealing pick last season<br><br>Danced on UAB&#39;s grave, he&#39;s got the appropriate CB swag <a href="https://t.co/HWWmtCTwOJ">pic.twitter.com/HWWmtCTwOJ</a></p>&mdash; Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ron_Kopp/status/1642187155874238465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hailassie played a variety of techniques at outside CB, but I thought he had a solid punch in press that gave him an advantage off the snap when he used it<br><br>He measured in at 6&#39; and 195 pounds at his Pro Day. 32 1/4&quot; Arms <a href="https://t.co/YzvjLRboG6">pic.twitter.com/YzvjLRboG6</a></p>&mdash; Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ron_Kopp/status/1642190301660950533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kahlef Hailassie pressing the WR with plenty of physicality <a href="https://t.co/xHBLK7sLZv">pic.twitter.com/xHBLK7sLZv</a></p>&mdash; Billy M (@BillyM_91) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillyM_91/status/1620102163388338176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Khalef has the most experience in the Cover 2 underneath role , playing from the LOS up <br><br>Can sink under sideline routes, but use his size to stay on top of and tighten slants &amp; other shorter routes<br><br>He&#39;s more aggressive in coverage than he is as a tackler / run defender <a href="https://t.co/eZCq8vzRjX">pic.twitter.com/eZCq8vzRjX</a></p>&mdash; Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ron_Kopp/status/1642191541874597888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

We’re not ever paying a boundary corner with this staff, and for good reason.

We kept 6 corners on the week 1 depth chart last year.

Sneed, McDuffie, Williams, Watson, Jones. That’s 5, and I think Conner takes someone’s job being the 4th safety.

He might have a chance.

Yea Deon Bush is probably hosed...

Conner is basically a more athletic guy brought in to be what Sorensen use to be, a guy that can play up in the box, LB in passing downs, deep safety even out in the slot and also be a special teams capatain.

I'm really excited about this guy. I know nothing about him, but if Veach likes him I'm excited about him.

Have we inducted this piece of shit yet?

This team shits out corners

Why did he burn out on the Jets?

You're right.

What a luxury.

And it makes sense that you can do it with DBs. I mean there are so many of them out there every year and if you know what you are looking for. Why the hell not just go cheap on the position.

We can get away with it because we don't have to hold teams under 20 to win either...

Mecca beat me to it.

It is essential this team has a pass rush. Mahomes can put massive pressure on the other team to pass and we need the dogs out there to make them pay for it.

They better widen the ROH, they're going to be needing some extra space.

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston on April 29, New York had signed Hailassie to a contract that included $167,500 in total guarantees. Chances are, Kansas City offered Hailassie more guaranteed money, which is why he jumped ship to join the Chiefs.

They put his locker next to Rodgers.

To the motor boat

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Interesting they would go so far to “poach” another UDFA…

That it’s a DB means to me that all available cap is going to Jones, and Sneed is a question mark.

If we’re not going to keep Sneed in the end, something better than a potential comp pick would sure be helpful in the long run.

Loading up on DB’s and letting the biggest dogs win..

The odds Snead comes back has always been low, CB's get huge bank in FA.

Gotta think one of these guys ends up being a plus player. We're just throwing so many darts one must hit. It does make me think of the Sneed situation. Year before this last one I wondered if he was a bit overrated and replaceable, this year he just seemed so important. Some of what he brings is probably replicable with some of these later rate round guys or someone like Conner, but a lot isn't imo. He might get caught flat footed and lose guys sometimes, but his speed and physicality are a step above anything else we have.

I think these flyers round out the safety and CB rooms really well. I'm just hoping we can keep Sneed without paying silly money too. Sneed, McDuffie and the best of the rest just looks really, really solid. We'll never get an elite CB but we can have a group without an obvious weak link.

I wonder if they’ve had conversations internally about trading Sneed.

What brings the Chiefs more value?

Keeping Sneed for the last year of his rookie deal and then collecting a comp pick in the 2025 draft for him…

Or

Trading him for what I’d guess would be a second round pick.

I’d have to think if we couldn’t get a 2, we would go with option 1..

PRINT. THEM.

You write the words that few people dare think.

It is an interesting idea. It does have a practical side, but I don't think the Chiefs would do it.

If you did this wouldn't all the good young Chief draft picks think, I'm not long for this team? They are just going to trade me and move on so I am not sacrificing for the team.

His floor is a 14 vet, 2 time Pro Bowler, with 45 career interceptions?

Well, how in TF did someone with a floor like that go unfrafted?

I would think they would want to keep him for this year for a solid run at the Super Bowl. That's worth more than future picks. The other guys are still developing and we need his presence on the field. I'd hate to see them trade him away because this is going to be one of if not the best defense in history of the Chiefs. This secondary will be second to none. We need Snead. These guys will then have another year under the belt so our future is still bright.

Like Jones, I can see the buisness side, but can the cost be better than hoisting another Lombardi?