KC Native Highlights Chiefs UDFA Signings

The Kansas City Chiefs finished the NFL Draft late Saturday afternoon, and minutes later, they began signing Undrafted Free Agents, who, in recent years, have made an impact on the Chiefs roster during the Andy Reid era. Though the Chiefs’ draft class appears as loaded as 2022, some intriguing college prospects signed, including Kansas City native John Michael Gyllenborg.

UPDATED 4/26/26 – 10:45 AM

TE John Michael Gyllenborg (Wyoming): 94th percentile athleticism. The ultimate seam-stretching “Warrior.”

Safety – Xavier Nwankpa (Iowa): 81.2 PFF Run Defense Grade. A disciplined, hard-hitting enforcer.

Center – Pete Nygra (Louisville): 71.3 PFF Offensive Grade (3rd among ACC Centers). Only one sack allowed in 464 pass blocks!

Safety – D. Perkins-McCallister (ULM): 77.4 PFF Overall Grade (9th among all Safeties in 2025).

Edge – VJ Anthony (Duke): 15 Career Sacks & 29.5 TFLs. Massive 6’6″ frame built to disrupt.

LB Wesley Bissainthe (Miami): 204 Career Tackles | 59.5 Passer Rating allowed in coverage.

WR Omari Evans (Washington): Blazing 4.25 speed. A vertical weapon to stretch the field.

S Deshon Singleton (Nebraska): 6’3″ safety with a 39.5” vertical. Elite range in the secondary.

Ethan Hurkett (Iowa): 8.0 Sacks & 10.5 TFLs in 2025. Pure Hawkeye production.

RB Jadyn Ott (Oklahoma): 2,600+ Career Rushing Yards. High-volume playmaker.

WR Jeff Caldwell (Cincinnati): 6’5″ with 4.31 speed & a 42″ vertical. UNREAL traits.

RB EJ Smith IV (Texas A&M): Elite vision & reliable hands. 2,000+ total yards pedigree.

DT Cole Brevard (Texas): 343 lbs with an 80″ wingspan. The anchor for the interior.

CB Zelmar Vedder (Houston): Twitchy island corner with elite man-coverage experience.

WR Jacob De Jesus (California): Smaller receiver who put up 1,030 receiving yards in 2025.