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Keaten Wade earns Chiefs minicamp invite after 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
Keaten Wade, a former Colorado defensive end, received a minicamp invite from the Kansas City Chiefs after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. He aims to impress the coaching staff to secure a spot on the roster.
Key points
- Keaten Wade went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft
- He received a minicamp invite from the Kansas City Chiefs
- Wade was a standout defensive lineman at Colorado
- He played 12 games last season with notable stats
- Wade transferred from Kentucky to Colorado
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Former Colorado defensive end Keaten Wade was not one of the 257 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, on Sunday, he was given a shot at making an NFL roster after receiving a rookie minicamp invite with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Wade will have a set of practices to impress the Chiefs' coaching staff and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. If the Chiefs like what they see, Wade could stay on the roster throughout OTAs and maybe even training camp.
Last season with the Buffs, Wade played and started in 12 games, finishing with 46 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, nine quarterback hurries, 2.5 sacks, two pass breakups and a forced fumble. He was arguably Colorado's top defensive lineman.
Wade played two seasons at Colorado, transferring from Kentucky after the 2022 season.
Wade joins a group of six former Buffaloes to sign with a team post-draft. Wade and quarterback Kaidon Salter are two of three players receiving rookie minicamp invites.
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
Why did Keaten Wade not get drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Keaten Wade was not selected among the 257 players in the 2026 NFL Draft despite a strong college performance.
What were Keaten Wade's stats during his last season at Colorado?
In his last season at Colorado, Wade recorded 46 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks.
What does a minicamp invite mean for Keaten Wade's NFL career?
A minicamp invite allows Wade to showcase his skills to the Chiefs' coaching staff, potentially leading to a spot on the team for OTAs and training camp.
