Chiefs sign All-Pro WR's nephew to contract after rookie minicamp

Q: Who is Xavier Loyd and why did the Chiefs sign him?

Xavier Loyd is the nephew of an All-Pro wide receiver and was signed by the Chiefs after impressing during rookie minicamp.

Q: What are the chances of Xavier Loyd making the Chiefs' roster?

Loyd's chances of making the roster depend on his performance during the offseason and training camp following his signing.

Q: What does it mean for the Chiefs to sign an undrafted player like Loyd?

Signing an undrafted player like Loyd reflects the Chiefs' strategy to find hidden talent and build depth in their roster.

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Xavier Loyd's only chance to make an NFL roster after going undrafted was as an invite to the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie minicamp.

He made the opportunity count. On Monday, the Chiefs announced that they had signed Loyd to a contract. He'll be sticking around into the rest of the offseason and, he hopes, beyond.

There are multiple reasons to be intrigued by Loyd, but one stands out.

He's the nephew of former All-Pro NFL wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (yes, the last names are spelled differently).

Lloyd played for the 49ers, Redskins, Bears, Broncos, Rams and Patriots and had both a second-team All-Pro and a Pro Bowl honor to his name. He had been a standout wide receiver at Illinois before entering the NFL.