On Saturday — just as the team’s rookie minicamp was getting underway — the Kansas City Chiefs announced the signings of 17 undrafted free agents. While it’s rare for an NFL team to get a high-level contributor this way, it’s hardly unknown. Defensive end Malik Herring and defensive tackle Tershawn Whartton are two current Chiefs who first joined the teams as UDFAs.
One of Saturday’s signings was Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs, who could not only make the team’s roster, but also become a long-term contributor.
Let’s take a look at what he brings to the table.