For the rookies participating in the camp – from the draft picks to the tryout players – it represented the culmination of a lifelong dream.
“It’s pretty surreal…Once the bus rolled up the road and we saw the stadium and the facility, it was really breathtaking,” said rookie offensive lineman and fifth-round pick Hunter Nourzad. “It’s really an incredible experience, [and] I feel truly blessed…It’s unbelievable.”
The weekend began with the annual rookie dinner, where the camp’s participants joined the coaching staff and several Chiefs alumni for a catered meal in the press box at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Every table included at least one former player, from Pro Football Hall of Famers such as Bobby Bell and Willie Lanier to recent standouts like Spencer Ware and Brandon Flowers.
The dinner also included remarks from Chiefs Chairman & CEO Clark Hunt and President Mark Donovan in an effort to welcome all 74 players to the Chiefs family.
After that, it was all about football. The camp kicked off its on-field drills on Saturday and ran through Monday afternoon, providing every participant with a chance to lay the foundation for their offseason training program.
“I want to come in here, I want to get comfortable, and I want to learn the brand and style of football that they play here in Kansas City,” said rookie tight end and fourth-round pick Jared Wiley. “I want to be able to do that to the best of my ability.”
As for the non-rookies (in a traditional sense) in attendance, quarterback Chris Oladokun, running back Hassan Hall, running back Louis Rees-Zammit, tight end Gerrit Prince, offensive tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick, safety Trey Dean, defensive end Truman Jones and punter Matt Araiza were all eligible to participate.
Additionally, veteran free agents such as running back Eno Benjamin, offensive lineman Gabe Houy, offensive lineman Brett Neilon and defensive back Trill Williams attended this year’s…
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