The Kansas City Chiefs have officially announced their undrafted free agent signings ahead of the team’s rookie minicamp that will take place May 1st through May 3rd. This weekend will serve as an opportunity for draft picks, undrafted free agents, and tryout players to make a first impression.

Historically, the Chiefs have had several undrafted free agents who make the 53-man roster and practice squad in a given season. They still have several former UDFA’s on the 90-man offseason roster, including CB Kevin Knowles, CB Melvin Smith Jr., LB Cooper McDonald, LB Brandon George, OG Mike Caliendo, OT Ethan Driskell, DB Chris Roland-Wallace, TE Jake Briningstool, TE Tre’ Watson, and WR Jimmy Holiday.

This year, Kansas City has added 20 undrafted free agents. That group includes several players at positions where competitive depth can really create some disruption at the bottom of the roster. It’ll either push holdovers to get better or create opportunities for undrafted free agents.

Chiefs’ UDFA class highlighted by disruptors who can push the bottom of the roster in Kansas City

Texas A&M RB E.J. Smith

E.J. is the son of Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame RB Emmitt Smith. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 211 pounds, Smith recorded 207 carries for 969 yards and nine touchdowns over four seasons at Stanford and two seasons at Texas A&M. He’s mostly been a rotational player during his college career, but DeMarco Murray and Eric Bieniemy want to see what he’s capable of.

Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott

This is a unique one that most Oklahoma Sooners fans can’t wrap their heads around. Ott began his college football career at Cal (2022-2024) before transferring to Oklahoma in 2025. He’s two years removed from leading the Pac-12 in carries (245) and yards (1,315). In 2024, an ankle injury was sustained in the season opener against Cal. It heavily impacted his numbers and play. The hope was that a fresh start in Oklahoma would give him the season he needed to bounce back, but he had an even worse year in 2025. Rumors indicated that Ott and Sooners RB coach DeMarco Murray clashed, leading to fewer opportunities. This signing suggests a different story.

Cincinnati WR Jeff Caldwell

You’ve probably heard the most about Caldwell to this point because he might be the most athletic UDFA ever. At 6-foot-5 and 216 pounds, he recorded rare athletic testing numbers at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. His 4.31s 40-yard dash, 42-inch vertical, and 132-inch broad jump put him in Calvin Johnson and Julio Jones territory as an athlete. What challenge will the Chiefs face? How do you turn the athleticism into better production than the 32 receptions for 478 yards and six touchdowns he put up with the Bearcats in 2025?

Washington WR Omari Evans

Evans began his collegiate career at Penn State, helping the Nittany Lions reach the College Football Playoff semifinals in 2025. He recorded 21 receptions for 415 yards and five touchdowns that season. In 2025 with the Huskies, Evans played in 11 games, starting four, and missed two due to injury. The 6-foot and 195-pound receiver caught 17 passes for 254 yards and a single touchdown in 2025. However, the athleticism is apparent with a 4.28s 40-yard dash and a 41-inch vertical at the Washington Pro Day.

Cal WR Jacob De Jesus

It’s not often that you find a 1,000-yard receiver in undrafted free agency, but the Chiefs managed to snag one after he was denied another year of college eligibility. De Jesus had a career year with 108 catches for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns in 2025. The 5-foot-7 and 170-pound speedster earned First-Team All-ACC all-purpose honors as a return specialist. He had 622 combined kick and punt return yards while leading the ACC in kick return average at 20.2 yards per return. He played two seasons at UNLV before transferring to Cal, recording 96 receptions for 1,118 yards and five touchdowns across those two seasons.

Wyoming TE John Michael Gyllenborg

A local kid who attended Rockhurst, primarily as a basketball athlete. Gyllenborg is still pretty raw, having played only 43 career games at tight end, but is a good long-term developmental option for Kansas City. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds, he’s registered 80 catches for 1,023 yards and seven touchdowns over four seasons with the Cowboys.

Louisville OL Pete Nygra

Nygra spent the past two seasons with the Cardinals after beginning his career at Northern Illinois. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 295 pounds, he is a two-time team captain for the Cardinals. He appeared in 13 games at center last season, allowing one sack and 12 total pressures on 464 pass-blocking snaps. His performance earned Honorable Mention All-ACC recognition.

LSU OG Josh Thompson

Listed at 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, Thompson transferred from Northwestern to LSU in 2025. He started all 12 regular-season games at right guard for the Tigers, allowed seven total pressures, no sacks, and three penalties on 787 offensive snaps. It marked his second consecutive season with no sacks allowed.

Texas DT Cole Brevard

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 318 pounds, Brevard fits the mold of a run-stuffing defensive tackle in the NFL. He recorded 18 tackles, one tackle for loss, and two passes batted in 13 games with Texas in 2025. Brevard played for Penn State in 2021 and Purdue from 2022 to 2024. He recorded 38 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries in 37 games for the Boilermakers.

Michigan DT Damon Payne

Payne started his career at Alabama (2021-2024) before transferring to Michigan as a grad transfer in 2025. In his lone season with the Wolverines, Payne appeared in 13 games, recording 16 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and one pass batted. The 6-foot-4 and 311-pound defensive tackle recorded 30 total tackles, two tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries with the Crimson Tide, appearing in 32 games with a single start.

Colorado DT Amari McNeill

McNeill began his career at Tennessee in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Colorado. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds, McNeill played in 32 games across three seasons with the Buffs, starting in 12 total games. He recorded 77 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three forced fumbles, one pass batted, and one blocked kick.

Duke DE Vincent Anthony Jr.

Listed at a hair under 6-foot-6 and 258 pounds, Anthony is an edge rusher with inside/outside versatility. He ran a 4.84s 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. He earned Honorable Mention All-ACC in 2025 after leading Duke with 13 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in 13 starts.

Iowa DE Ethan Hurkett

Another edge player with some inside/outside versatility, Hurkett is listed at 6-foot-3 and 259 pounds. He recorded 92 total tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles over the past two seasons with the Hawkeyes.

Toledo DE Anthony Dunn Jr.

An edge rusher with a reputation for winning quickly and often, Dunn Jr. is listed at 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds. He began his career at Florida A&M, where he earned First-Team All-SWAC honors in 2023. He appeared in 25 games, recording 57 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and six sacks over the past two seasons with Toledo.

Miami LB Wesley Bissainthe

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, Bissainthe was a three-year starter at Miami. He earned Third-Team All-ACC honors in 2025 after recording 71 total tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, and one forced fumble. With the Chiefs’ lack of investment at linebacker this offseason, he’s certainly one to watch with a possibility of unseating prior undrafted players.

SDSU CB Bryce Phillips

One of the best available cornerback prospects post-draft, Phillips is listed at 6-foot and 190 pounds. His brother Clark was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2023. Bryce began his career at Santa Ana College, then transferred to Tennessee State, and played the past two seasons at SDSU. He recorded 34 total tackles, one tackle for loss, nine passes broken up, and an interception in 12 games in 2025.

Houston CB Zelmar Vedder

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, Vedder played in all 13 games for the Cougars in 2025. He recorded 20 total tackles, seven passes defended, and a forced fumble. He spent three seasons at Sacramento State from 2022 through 2024, playing in two seasons before transferring to Houston. He recorded 58 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, nine passes defended, and one fumble recovery.

Louisiana-Monroe DB D’Arco Perkins-McCallister

This 6-foot-1, 195-pound defensive back is a versatile athlete who took a long road to reach Louisiana-Monroe. He began his career at TCU in 2021, spending two seasons with the Horned Frogs. He transferred to New Mexico in 2023 and sat out a redshirt season. The following season, he played in six games at Chattanooga before finally landing at Louisiana-Monroe in 2025. He appeared in 10 games, playing both cornerback and safety, recording 33 tackles, four sacks, and seven passes defended in 2025.

Iowa S Xavier Nwankpa

A former five-star recruit, Nwankpa is listed at 6-foot-2.5 and 208 pounds. He ran a 4.48s 40-yard dash and jumped a 37.5-inch vertical at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. This past season, he earned Third-Team All-Big Ten honors after recording 76 tackles, one tackle for loss, one interception, and two forced fumbles.

Nebraska S DeShon Singleton

A Senior Bowl standout who also impressed at the combine with a 39.5-inch vertical and 130-inch broad jump. This 6-foot-3 and 210-pound safety earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2025. He recorded 70 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, and four passes defended on the year.