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Chiefs sign former Colorado football DT Amari McNeill to UDFA contract
TL;DR
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Colorado defensive tackle Amari McNeill to an undrafted free-agent contract following his impressive performance at rookie minicamp. McNeill recorded 77 tackles and seven sacks during his college career.
Key points
- Chiefs signed Amari McNeill to UDFA contract
- McNeill played three seasons at Colorado
- He recorded 77 tackles and seven sacks in college
- He impressed during rookie minicamp
- Part of a group of former Buffs joining NFL teams
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The Kansas City Chiefs' rookie minicamp only began a few days ago, but the Chiefs brass already liked what they have seen from former Colorado defensive tackle Amari McNeill.
So much so that the team signed McNeill to a full, undrafted free-agent contract after originally bringing him in just as a rookie minicamp invite, with the upgraded contract status, McNeill seems like a good bet to make it through training camp on the roster.
McNeill played three seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes, appearing in 32 games and starting 12. He recorded 77 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, six quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, one pass breakup and a blocked kick. He was a consistent presence along the CU defensive line, wreaking havoc on opponents' rushing attacks.
McNeill is now part of a five-player contingent of former Buffs joining NFL teams as UDFA signings. He and edge rusher Keaten Wade are two players who are part of the Chiefs' rookie minicamp.
As a team, Colorado did not have any players selected in the seven-round NFL draft, but the program's success with undrafted free agents should be noted. In the last 11 seasons, CU has had at least one undrafted free agent make a final 53-man roster.
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Q&A
What are Amari McNeill's college football statistics?
Amari McNeill recorded 77 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and three forced fumbles during his time at Colorado.
How did Amari McNeill perform at the Chiefs' rookie minicamp?
Amari McNeill impressed the Chiefs' coaching staff during rookie minicamp, leading to his signing as an undrafted free agent.
Which other former Colorado players signed with NFL teams as UDFAs?
Amari McNeill is part of a five-player group of former Colorado players who signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents, including edge rusher Keaten Wade.