***The 2025 Chiefs UDFA Thread***

[SHOWTIME]

Put all unrestricted free agents signings in this thread.

#Chiefs are signing Fresno State WR/PR Mac Dalena and Pittsburgh LB Brandon George to undrafted free agent deals, per sources.

George was a major pro day tester -- 42.5" vertical, 4.66 40 at 6-foot-3 and 246 pounds.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 26, 2025

*UPDATE 4-27-35 2:38pm Central*

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Signings

RB Elijah Young, Western Kentucky
RB Qualan Jones, Stephen F. Austin
WR Elijhah Badger, Florida
WR Mac Dalena, Fresno State
TE Jake Briningstool, Clemson
T Dalton Cooper, Oklahoma State
T Esa Pole, Washington State
DI Coziah Izzard, Penn State
LB Brandon George, Pittsburgh
CB Jacobe Covington, USC
CB Kevin Knowles, Florida State
CB Melvin Smith Jr., Southern Arkansas
P Eddie Czaplicki, USC


Minicamp Invites
G Jason Collier Jr., Pittsburgh
T Blaise Sparks, Delaware
DI Nathan Kapongo, Akron

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Ngl this kid looks really interesting

I agree.The highlights look pretty impressive. Why wasn't he drafted?

[Dante84]

I asked ChatGPT:

Jake Briningstool, the former Clemson tight end, went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft primarily due to concerns about his blocking abilities, physical attributes, and overall athletic profile.

Reasons for Going Undrafted
1. Blocking Limitations: Briningstool struggled as an in-line blocker, often being overpowered by stronger defenders. His effectiveness was more pronounced when flexed out against smaller defenders, but he lacked the strength and technique required for consistent blocking at the NFL level .
2. Physical Concerns: At 6’5” and 241 pounds, he possessed a lean frame for the tight end position. Additionally, his hand size measured under 9 inches, raising concerns about his ability to secure catches in traffic .
3. Athletic Testing: Briningstool did not participate in key athletic drills at the NFL Combine, leaving teams without measurable data to assess his speed, agility, and explosiveness .
4. Contested Catch Challenges: While he was a reliable target in open space, Briningstool had difficulty securing contested catches, coming down with less than 50% of such opportunities during his college career.

[smithandrew051]

Briningstool is like 3” taller than Noah Gray and was a much more productive college player.

[Bump]

Originally Posted by Dante84

I asked ChatGPT:

chatGPT thinks he kinda sucks

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by Dante84

I asked ChatGPT:

Thanks Dante84.

It was a "highlight" reel, but he did look pretty athletic and he did make a few contested catches. Still might be an interesting signing to keep an eye on this summer.