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Chiefs Sign Undrafted DL Amari McNeill
2 May
Summary
- Amari McNeill signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.
- McNeill played three seasons at Colorado, recording 77 tackles and seven sacks.
- Several other Colorado players also signed with NFL teams as undrafted agents.
Amari McNeill, a defensive lineman from Colorado, has earned a contract with the three-time Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. McNeill played three seasons for Colorado, appearing in 32 games and recording 77 total tackles, including 15 for loss, and seven sacks.
The Chiefs' interest in McNeill comes as the team seeks to bolster its defensive line's ability to generate pressure on third downs. McNeill's addition could help address the team's sack deficiency. He had previously received a minicamp invitation from the Carolina Panthers.
McNeill is not the only former Colorado player to find an NFL opportunity. Wide receiver Sincere Brown has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, defensive back Preston Hodge with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and offensive lineman Xavier Hill with the New York Jets. Defensive end Arden Walker has also joined the Minnesota Vikings. These signings highlight Colorado's consistent ability to produce NFL-ready talent, with at least one undrafted player making a 53-man roster in each of the last 11 seasons.
