Key details include Kahlil Benson’s background as a national champion right tackle who started at Indiana, transferred to Colorado in 2024, then returned to Indiana for his redshirt senior season. He played 49 college games with 33 starts and stood out in pass protection, offering potential as a developmental tackle with upside for Kansas City. Xavier Lloyd, a local standout from Blue Springs, earned a shot at the rookie minicamp and showed versatility by training with former NFL receivers, while his college path included stops at Kansas State, Illinois State, and Missouri.
Marlen Sewell, a Vanderbilt safety with 101 career tackles and leadership as a team captain in 2025, provides depth for special teams and a potential rotational role. The Chiefs’ recent tryout history suggests a trend of developing players who can contribute on special teams or compete for roster spots, as seen with examples from the 2025 signings who reached the 53-man roster or practice squad.
Key takeaways:
– Chiefs sign three tryout players from rookie minicamp: Lloyd (WR), Sewell (S), Benson (OT).
– Benson is a 6-foot-6, 319-pound tackle with national championship experience and a potential developmental ceiling.
– Lloyd is a local prospect who impressed at minicamp after a varied college career; Sewell brings veteran leadership and run defense from Vanderbilt.
– The signing strategy aligns with the Chiefs’ history of converting tryouts into 53-man roster or practice squad players, emphasizing development and special-teams contributions.
