The Kansas City Chiefs have turned a rookie minicamp tryout into a full opportunity, signing former Colorado defensive tackle Amari McNeill to an undrafted free-agent (UDFA) contract. After initially bringing him in as a camp invite, the Chiefs' front office was impressed enough to upgrade his status, making McNeill a strong candidate to stick around through training camp.

McNeill brings a solid college résumé to the defending Super Bowl champions. Over three seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes, he appeared in 32 games with 12 starts, tallying 77 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, six quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, a pass breakup, and a blocked kick. His consistent presence along the defensive line made him a disruptive force against the run, exactly the kind of interior pressure the Chiefs value.

McNeill is part of a growing pipeline of former Buffaloes making their NFL push. He and edge rusher Keaten Wade are both participating in Kansas City's rookie minicamp, joining a five-player contingent of CU alumni signing UDFA deals league-wide. While Colorado didn't have a single player selected in the seven-round NFL draft, the program's undrafted free-agent success story continues—this marks the 11th straight season that a former Buff has earned a spot on an initial 53-man roster.

For Chiefs fans, McNeill's journey from camp invite to signed contract is a reminder that sometimes the best players aren't drafted—they're discovered. As the team gears up for summer workouts, keep an eye on this gritty defender who's already proving he belongs.