Chiefs Rookies Hit Practice Field

0:00The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their rookie mini-cam Friday, bringing 104 rookies to the practice field, including 75 on. Tryouts and one first year wide receiver. All eyes were on the team's seven draft picks, with four of them chatting with the media before drills. This marks the first hands-on time for coaches with a new talent. No pads or contact allowed. Just helmets, shorts and jerseys. Earlier this week, the vibes were all about getting back to football after draft season. Cornerback Mansour Delane, picked sixth overall in the first round, said it feels great to finally play, instead of prepping. Wide receiver Cyrus Allen, a fifth rounder, called it surreal after grinding to get here. Players are soaking up the atmosphere, and it's hitting different for them. Past Russia R. Mason Thomas, the second round pick, compared the setup to his Oklahoma days, but noted the dynasty feel with all those Lombardi trophies. Around, everyone's heads are spinning from the playbook overload in classrooms and on the field. Quarterback Garrett Newsmeyer, the seventh round guy, admitted it's a lot of learning and grinding, but he's pumped to keep going.

1:06The three-day camp wraps Sunday, giving these rookies a solid foundation. With voluntary organized team activities set for May 26th through 28th and June, first through 3rd, plus mandatory mini-cam June. 9th through 11th, these young guns are building momentum straight into training camp, late July. Football's heating up in KC. That's your Kansas News today update. AI powered and always on.