{"id":44926,"date":"2025-04-29T04:01:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T04:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=44926"},"modified":"2025-04-29T04:01:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T04:01:48","slug":"the-chiefs-have-invited-howard-cb-robert-jones-iii-to-their-rookie-minicamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=44926","title":{"rendered":"The Chiefs have invited Howard CB Robert Jones III to their rookie minicamp."},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Brett Veach and his staff capped months (and years, really) of work with their seventh and final selection in the 2025 NFL Draft at No. 228 overall when they chose Brashard Smith, a running back out of SMU. It was the cherry on top of a draft class intent on laying a new defensive foundation while also netting a potential blue-chip left tackle in Josh Simmons.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">But just in case you thought the work was done\u2014or at least paused\u2014for Veach and Co., the truth is that the frenzy really begins\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arrowheadaddict.com\/chiefs-forgo-opportunity-to-crown-another-mr-irrelevant-in-2025-nfl-draft-01jsst7n3syn\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/arrowheadaddict.com\/chiefs-forgo-opportunity-to-crown-another-mr-irrelevant-in-2025-nfl-draft-01jsst7n3syn\">a<\/a>fter Mr. Irrelevant\u00a0is announced. That&#8217;s when teams can begin officially signing undrafted free agents to contracts to round out the offseason 90-man rosters.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_4\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Some new faces will earn major signing bonuses, putting them in a better financial position than if they were actually drafted. Other prospects will earn tryout opportunities with the hopes of parlaying that into a stronger opportunity to make the team with a contract offer.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Chiefs have had a lot of luck in recent years with undrafted free agents. Last season, fullback\u00a0Carson Steele surprised everyone\u00a0and made the active roster out of training camp. In free agency, the Chiefs just\u00a0watched the Carolina Panthers steal Turk Wharton\u00a0away for big money after enjoying the fruits of finding him at Missouri S&amp;T.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Who will be the big addition this year?\u00a0Per Over the Cap, the Chiefs are likely to only sign 7 undrafted rookies this season due to the size of the active roster already. That said, there are always cuts made after a draft, so if Veach likes what he sees on the open market with the influx of first-year players, we might see a few more than that. Also watch out for rookie mini-camp invites.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_5\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Here are the Chiefs&#8217; undrafted free agent signings<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Damien Alford, WR, Utah\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Vikings and Colts were two of the teams that invited Alford to try out but he declined in order to go with Kansas City. The Canadian receiver officially was on Utah&#8217;s roster last season but deferred his eligibility to Florida Atlantic in 2026. Then he decided to turn pro in &#8217;25 anyway. Played his first four seasons at Syracuse.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Sheldon Arnold, CB, UCF\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The former FCS All-American (ETSU) transferred to Central Florida and tied for the team lead in solo tackles with 40 while adding an interception.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Had 39 catches for 806 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. Led the Gators in receiving this season. Labeled as draftable by some NFL analysts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_6\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">A legend at the tight end position at Clemson, Briningstone left as the school&#8217;s all-time leader in catches (127) and second in yards (1,380) and touchdowns (17) at the position.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Will Brooks, DB, Tennessee<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">A fan favorite for the Vols stays with his teammate Omarr Norman-Lott. Former walk-on is forever immortalized for intercepting a Jalen Miroe pass to cement a win over Alabama in &#8217;24.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Ajani Carter, DB, Houston\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Had 22 tackles and 3 pass deflections in his only season at Houston after having transferred from Utah State (2019-2022) with 40 starts there.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Jared Casey, TE, Kansas<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Casey had 53 catches for 635 yards and 10 scores in his career with the Jayhawks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_7\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Jason Collier Jr., OT, Pitt<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Part-time starter at Pitt at guard and tackle after transitioning from tight end in 2020.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Dalton Cooper, OT, Oklahoma State<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The big 6&#8217;7&#8243; tackle from Oklahoma State had 49 career starts across seasons with both the Cowboys and at Texas State.\u00a0Allowed only one sack\u00a0last season across 464 pass-blocking snaps, per PFF.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Jacobe Covington, CB, USC<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Chiefs add another USC product (see Eddie Czaplicki) to the UDFA list with a lengthy defensive back. Good special teams experience could serve him well trying to turn heads on multiple fronts.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Eddie Czaplicki, P, USC<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Won the Ray Guy award as the nation&#8217;s best punter for USC last season. Could be some interesting competition for Matt Araiza going into camp.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_8\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-28\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Mac Dalena, WR\/returner, Fresno State<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-29\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Smaller returner\/receiver at 5&#8217;10, 180 lbs. who ran an impressive 4.36-second time in the 40 and had elite times in the shuttle as well. Had 64 catches for 1,065 yards last season. Joins Nikko Remigio as returners from Fresno State.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-30\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Chace Davis, DL, Bowling Green\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-31\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Had 3 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks as a rotational lineman for Bowling Green last season. Transferred from UT-San Antonio.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-32\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Paxton DeLaurent, QB, SEMO\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-33\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Shoulder injury ended his &#8217;23 campaign prematurely but rebounded to throw for 4,087 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions last season.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-34\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Trey Flint, LS, Missouri\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-35\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Rookie minicamp needs someone to serve a long-snapping role so the Chiefs give Flint the chance to perform those duties.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_9\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-36\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Sean Fresch, DB, Rice\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-37\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Comes to Chiefs&#8217; minicamp with solid punt return experience. Had 50 tackles last season for Rice. Earned honorable mention All-AAC in &#8217;24.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-38\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Brandon George, LB, Pittsburgh<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-39\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">George put on an incredible showing at his pro day with a 4.60 second time in the 40-yard dash and a 42.5-inch vertical, which would have been first at the NFL Combine among linebackers. Played six years at Pitt and had 80 tackles and 2 sacks a year ago.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-40\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Marvin Grant Jr., DB, Kansas\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-41\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Former Jayhawks safety had 3 sacks and 6 pass deflections a year ago. Three years of starting experience after transferring from Purdue.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_10\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-42\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Jaaron Hayek, WR, Villanova\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-43\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Hayek&#8217;s name should be familiar to die-hard Chiefs fans because he was with the team last season. He&#8217;s returning from injury and the Chiefs are giving him a chance to join this year&#8217;s rookies. Our\u00a0interview with him from last year can be found here.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-44\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Kevin Hester, Jr., DT, UNC\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-45\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The 6&#8217;3&#8243;, 305 lb. lineman from UNC had 40 tackles last season in his sixth season with the Tar Heels.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-46\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Cozziah Izzard, DT, Penn State<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-47\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Had 7 tackles for loss and 2 sacks along the interior for the Nittany Lions last season.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-48\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Qualan Jones, RB, Stephen F. Austin<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-49\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">A bowling ball of a running back at 5&#8217;10, 242 lbs. Had 147 carries for 779 rushing yards with 8 scores last season. Former Baylor transfer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_11\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-50\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Robert Jones III, CB, Howard\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-51\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Vikings have also extended an invite to Jones to join their rookie camp, which shows the Howard product was on the board for multiple teams. Ran a 4.45 second time in the 40-yard dash at his pro day.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-52\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Jimmy Holiday, WR, Louisiana Tech\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-53\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Served as a sort of jack-of-all-trades after transferring from Western Kentucky. Had 48 carries for 182 yards and 4 touchdowns, yet also caught 36 passes for 476 yards and 2 scores. Also invited to Giants rookie camp.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-54\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Nathan Kapongo, DL, Akron\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-55\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Kapongo had 6 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 2 forced fumbles for the Zips after transferring from New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_12\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-56\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Kevin Knowles, CB, Florida State<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-57\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">A 5&#8217;11&#8221; corner who mostly started inside for the Seminoles at nickel. Had 32 total tackles and 4 PBUs.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-58\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Vershon Lee, OL, South Carolina\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-59\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Vershon Lee will get a look from both the Chiefs and Bears at minicamps this spring hoping to latch on with the team.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-60\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Joey Lombard, OL, South Dakota\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-61\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Starting center for South Dakota who was named second-team All-American in &#8217;24.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-62\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Nate Matlack, EDGE, Pitt\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-63\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Transferred from K-State to Pitt and enjoyed a strong season with 7.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 3 pass deflections, and a forced fumble.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-64\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Glendon Miller, DB, Maryland<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-65\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Very lengthy defensive back at 6&#8217;3&#8243; who had an\u00a0impressive pro day. Comes with experience at strong safety, free safety, box corner. Might even be able to transition outside. Versatility should help him stick.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_13\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-66\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Austin Moore, LB, Kansas State\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-67\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Chiefs invited a couple of former K-State products to rookie camp. Moore had 63 tackles last season and was the Rate Bowl defensive MVP in a win over Rutgers.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-68\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Michael Moore, LB, UAB\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-69\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Chiefs bring aboard UAB&#8217;s leading tackler from a year ago in Michael Moore, who also had 2 interceptions in &#8217;24.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-70\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">R.J. Oben, EDGE, Notre Dame\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-71\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Started 14 games last season for the Fighting Irish after transferring from Duke. Had 14 sacks and 4 forced fumbles over his final three years at Duke.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-72\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Jireh Ojata, DE, Purdue\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-73\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Rotational rusher from Purdue gets a chance to show what he can do with the Chiefs in a tryout situation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_14\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-74\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Spencer Petras, QB, Utah State\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-75\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Jalen Royals will get the chance to catch some passes from his college QB before he transitions to Patrick Mahomes in Chiefs minicamp. Petras is also invited to join the Chargers as well.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-76\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Esa Pole, OT, Washington State<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-77\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Experienced tackle with pro-level quickness who stands 6&#8217;5&#8243;, 320 lbs. Didn&#8217;t allow a single sack on pass-protection reps in 2024.\u00a0Took an official pre-draft visit with the Chiefs.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-78\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Jake Roberts, TE, Oklahoma\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-79\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Chiefs and Raiders both extended invites to take a closer look at Roberts, who has 12 catches for 112 yards in a single season with the Sooners.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-80\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Tristan Sinclair, LB, Stanford\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-81\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Sinclair, a 6&#8217;1&#8243;, 235 lb. linebacker, had 77 tackles, 6.5 of them for a loss, and 2 sacks last season at Stanford.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_15\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-82\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Chuck Smith IV, DL, Villanova\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-83\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Chiefs invite Chuck Smith IV to minicamp, giving them another dip into the Villanova pass-rushing pool after drafting Tanoh Kpassagnon years ago. Transferred from Wofford to Villanova.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-84\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Melvin Smith Jr., DB, Southern Arkansas<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-85\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Small-school corner who dominated with 9 interceptions over the last two seasons, returning 3 of them for touchdowns.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-86\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Blaise Sparks, OL, Delaware\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-87\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Former Illinois tackle transferred to Delaware and benefits from being at Brett Veach&#8217;s alma mater. Had 12 starts last season.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-88\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Chris Tennant, K, Kansas State\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-89\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Chiefs always invite potential emergency specialists to join their spring minicamps. Tennant went 17 for 21 last season on field goal attempts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_16\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-90\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Kenyatta Watson II, DB, Georgia State\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-91\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Was named All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention in his only season with Georgia State after transferring from Georgia Tech. Had 2 interceptions last season.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-92\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Tre Watson, TE, Texas A&amp;M\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-93\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Tight end prospect who had 21 catches for 281 yards and 1 touchdown for the Aggies after transferring over from Fresno State.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-94\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Jake Wiley, OL, Houston\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-95\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Wiley comes to the Chiefs with experience on the right side of Houston&#8217;s o-line at guard and tackle after transferring from UCLA.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-96\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Major Williams, DB, Carson-Newman\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-97\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Small-school prospect had 26 pass deflections, 22.5 tackles for loss, and 4 interceptions in his three-year career at Carson-Newman.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_17\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-98\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Elijah Young, RB, Western Kentucky<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-99\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Former Missouri back joined the Hilltoppers. Joins the Chiefs with return experience. Caught 47 passes out of the backfield last season for 384 yards to go with 883 rushing yards.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-100\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Zach Zebrowski, QB, Central Missouri\u00a0(minicamp invite)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-101\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Chiefs invite a local product to hang at their minicamp. 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