After the draft, here are rookies who have signed with the Chiefs as free agents
The Chiefs didn’t select a tight end in the NFL Draft, but they signed one soon after the completion of the seventh round, and he’s a local product.
John Michael Gyllenborg played the past four seasons at Wyoming after playing football and basketball at Rockhust High.
At Wyoming, Gyllenborg recorded 80 receptions for 1,023 yards and was second-team All-Mountain West in 2024.
The Chiefs made Cincinnati wide receiver Cyrus Allen a fifth-round pick, and they’ve signed the Bearcats’ other starting wideout, Jeff Caldwell, according to The Star’s Sam McDowell.
The Chiefs also signed Texas A&M running back EJ Smith. He’s the son of former Cowboys running back and Hall of Famer Emmett Smith.
Here’s a list of Chiefs’ undrafted rookie free-agent signings and mini-camp invitees as reported by McDowell, NFL.com, the schools and other sources.
Chiefs undrafted free agents
Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati, wide receiver
Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa, safety
Ethan Hurkett, Iowa, defensive end
Wesley Bissainthe, Miami (Florida), linebacker
John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming, tight end
Vincent Anthony Jr., Duke, defensive end
Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma, running back
Omari Evans, Washington, wide receiver
Pete Nygra, Louisville, offensive line
Cole Brevard, Texas, defensive tackle
Jacob De Jesus, California, wide receiver
Zelmar Vedder, Houston, safety
D’Arco Perkins-McAllister, Louisiana-Monroe, cornerback
DeShon Singleton, Nebraska, safety
Terion Stewart, Virginia Tech, running back
Josh Thompson, LSU, guard
Bryce Phillips, San Diego State, cornerback
EJ Smith, Texas A&M, running back
Anthony Dunn, Toledo, linebacker
Chiefs rookie mini-camp invitees
Cam Smith, Marshall safety
Shay Taylor, Charlotte linebacker
Al-Jay Henderson, Buffalo, running back
Jaden Richardson, Southern California, wide receiver
Louis Hansen, Connecticut, tight end
Kajiya Hollawayne, Temple, wide receiver
Carter Davis, Miami, Fla., kicker
Rahsul Faison, South Carolina, running back
Kenzel Lawler, Montana, cornerback
Rashad Battle, Pitt, cornerback
Javon McIntyre, Pitt, safety
Justin Holmes, Pitt, tight end
Jeff Persi, Pitt, guard