The Kansas City Chiefs officially wrapped Phase III of the offseason workout program last week. Next stop, St. Joseph, Missouri, at Missouri Western State University for the team’s annual training camp.

While there’s only so much to glean from padless practices in June, this is where the Chiefs begin to lay the foundation for the upcoming season. How you go about your business in mandatory minicamp sets you up for success as a player at training camp in July.

What exactly did we learn about players on the 90-man roster during mandatory minicamp? Here’s a look at some of the names who came out on top after the latest practice sessions.

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WR Cyrus Allen

There’s growing excitement for Allen and for good reason. He’s been able to show off his electric ability as a route runner in Andy Reid’s “passing camps.” The rookie might have caught more passes in team drills than any other receiver between Day 1 and Day 2 of mandatory minicamp practices. The most notable aspect of Allen’s OTAs and mandatory minicamp performances? He’s getting a share of the very-limited repetitions where Patrick Mahomes is on the field for 7-on-7. That tells me the Chiefs would like for him to be involved during his first year, even if it hasn’t been the norm for Kansas City rookie receivers in the past.

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CB Nohl Williams

There are some big shoes to fill in the cornerback room in Kansas City, and Williams is well-positioned to fill a pair. I was most impressed by his response to his interception of Patrick Mahomes on Day 1 of mandatory minicamp. He explained how he read the play, but he was quick to dismiss it. “It’s a good play, but onto the next,” Williams told reporters. “You’ve got to do it again; you’re only as good as your last.” He also made multiple pass breakups during the same practice. His confidence in his own abilities, as well as in the playbook and the system, seems to have taken a step up.

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WR Jalen Royals

Royals got quite a bit of buzz during mandatory minicamp after an impressive display during red-zone work. On Day 1, Royals notably elevated himself to make a tough touchdown catch over multiple defenders during practice. On Day 2, he made a leaping touchdown grab on a pass from Patrick Mahomes, where he tapped his feet just inside the left pylon. Both plays drew a “Good catch, 11,” from Mahomes, one coming from the sidelines and one with Mahomes running up to congratulate him. We’ll see if Royals can keep the momentum going heading into training camp.

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OT Kahlil Benson

The right tackle position is one of the most interesting positions to watch in Kansas City this offseason. Jawaan Taylor had his issues, but he locked down the position for the past three seasons. Now, there appears to be a three-man race brewing ahead of training camp. Detractors will say he’s just rotating in during early offseason workouts, but Andy Reid’s comments about Benson shouldn’t be dismissed. The team throws a lot at rookies early on to see how much they can handle. The fact that Reid says Benson has handled everything just fine is a positive sign. Maybe he doesn’t beat out Jaylon Moore or Esa Pole, but he’s certainly pushing for a role and a 53-man roster spot in June.

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DB Chris Roland-Wallace

Roland-Wallace flashed as a rookie in 2024. He showed even more promise in his second year before injury. Now, he seems to be making plays on a daily basis for Kansas City during OTAs and mandatory minicamp. He’s mostly been breaking up and batting down passes in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 team drills. The most intriguing part about Roland-Wallace is his versatility. He has the man coverage skills and size to play in the slot. He has the range to play deep safety. He’s physical and tough enough to play in the box as a run defender. That makes him super valuable to a defensive secondary that is still trying to figure out where all the pieces fit.

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WR Andrew Armstrong

The Chiefs haven’t had a traditional “X” receiver in years, but Armstrong fits the mold. He’s listed at 6-foot-3 and 202 pounds and finished his final season in Arkansas with an SEC-leading 1,140 receiving yards and 78 catches. After three strong weeks between OTAs and mandatory minicamp, I could see Armstrong making a push for the final wide receiver spot on the roster. Armstrong had a notable play on Day 1 of mandatory minicamp that drew audible praise from Patrick Mahomes on the sideline. He’ll need to excel on special teams coverage to have a shot, but I won’t be shocked if he becomes this year’s Jason Brownlee.