Chiefs' Undrafted Gems: Townsend & More

0:00It's April 6th, you're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Kansas City Chiefs have a real talent for spotting diamonds in the undrafted rough, especially since grabbing Patrick Mahomes back in the 20. 17 draft, punter Tommy Townsend stands out. He held for those clutch field goals in Super Bowl 57 and 58, helping secure the team's first. Back-to-back titles in 20 years, signed as a free agent after the draft, he was a steady force through four seasons. Townsend hit free agency after that Super Bowl win over San Francisco and inked a two-year deal worth $5 million with the Houston Texans, including $2 million guaranteed. But last month, he bounced to the Tennessee Titans on another solid contract, leaving a void in Kansas City's special teams. Fans and analysts rave about how these undrafted guys stepped up Big Townsend's poise under pressure mirrored the grit of the whole squad. It's no fluke, the chief scouts have turned backyard fines into starters and playoff

1:00performers, boosting their dynasty run. Take defensive tackle, Tershan Warden from a division two school, right here in Missouri. He racked up 13 and a half sacks over five years before, signing with Carolina. Linebacker Ben Neeman locked down special teams for 74 games, including playoffs, then headed to Arizona. Defensive N Malik Haring overcame an early ACL tier to rush the passer in that Super Bowl 50A push and joined Townsend in Tennessee. Wow. Linebacker Jack Cochrane stuck around, resigning last month after shining on special teams through three Super Bowls. Please keep mining that gold, proving smarts beat hype every time.