Wisconsin wide receiver earns rookie minicamp invite from Chiefs

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Dekel Crowdus, a wide receiver from Wisconsin, has received an invite to the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie minicamp. This follows a challenging NFL draft for Wisconsin players, highlighting Crowdus's potential.

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Dekel Crowdus is a wide receiver from Wisconsin.
He received a rookie minicamp invite from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Wisconsin had a challenging NFL draft but produced talented players.

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Yet another former Wisconsin Badgers football player has earned a rookie minicamp invite.

Things certainly didn't go Wisconsin's way in the NFL draft, but that doesn't mean they didn't have talented players on their roster.

Sometimes, the board falls much differently than teams expected. There were a few Badgers who could've been drafted, but since they've all gone on to sign with NFL teams. Now, wide receiver Dekel Crowdus is the latest to do so.

Crowdus, who spent the 2025 season in Madison, has earned a rookie minicamp invite from the Kansas City Chiefs. Getting to be a wideout for Patrick Mahomes would be a dream come true for most receivers, and now the Kentucky native has a chance to do so.

Crowdus began his collegiate career with the Wildcats in 2022. He transferred to Hawaii, where his 2024 season saw him record career highs in receptions (16), receiving yards (402), and touchdowns (4).

Overall, it was an extremely quiet 2025 campaign for Crowdus. With the Badgers, he had just one reception but added a different element to his game with three carries for 26 yards.

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Who is Dekel Crowdus and what team did he receive a minicamp invite from?

Dekel Crowdus is a wide receiver from Wisconsin who has earned a rookie minicamp invite from the Kansas City Chiefs.

What season did Dekel Crowdus play at Wisconsin?

Dekel Crowdus played the 2025 season at the University of Wisconsin.

What does it mean for a player to receive a rookie minicamp invite?

Receiving a rookie minicamp invite means the player has the opportunity to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot on the NFL team's roster.