Chiefs training camp highlights roster extremes ahead of preseason opener
Kansas City Chiefs coaches noted several physical superlatives among players during training camp as the team prepares for its Week 1 preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Kansas City Chiefs officials highlighted a range of physical measurements among players at the team's training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, as the club readies for its preseason matchup with the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 15 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Offensive tackle Ethan Driskell, a third-year player from Marshall, measured 6 feet 8⅜ inches, making him the tallest on the roster. Wide receiver Jacob De Jesus, a 5-foot-6 undrafted rookie from California, was identified as the shortest. Defensive tackle Cole Brevard, an undrafted rookie from Texas, weighed in at 343 pounds, the heaviest on the squad.
The longest arm span belonged to offensive lineman Matt Waletzko at 36⅛ inches, while offensive tackle Jaylon Moore recorded the largest hand size at 11 inches. The three fastest 40-yard dash times were posted by wide receivers Xavier Worthy (4.21 seconds), Tyquan Thornton (4.28 seconds) and Omari Evans (4.28 seconds). Wide receiver Jeff Caldwell posted the quickest 10-yard split at 1.48 seconds.
Special teams coordinator Dave Toub commented on De Jesus, noting, "De Jesus is solid, great catcher, just not a real big guy. He's going to be exciting in the preseason games, for sure."
Other notable mentions included tight end Mason Pline, a former basketball player who transitioned to football after a season at Furman and now stands over 6 feet 6 inches tall at 251 pounds.