Chiefs center Creed Humphrey finds 'perfect namesake' at Kansas zoo
Creed Humphrey has earned plenty of hardware during his five NFL seasons to date, but a Kansas zoo gave him 'a unique and amazing' honor.
The Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina, Kansas announced it named its newest baby rhino after Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey . The zoo's executive director Ryan VanZant revealed the name of the baby rhino – who was born on Feb. 8, the day the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 – in a press release.
VanZant referred to Humphrey as "the perfect namesake" for the rhino because of his "strength, grit and Midwest roots. " "Creed is a name that represents power, determination, and heart – qualities we see not only in this incredible calf, but also in his namesake," VanZant said, per KSN. com .
"We’re thrilled to celebrate this connection and share his story with our community – especially with Chiefs Kingdom. " Humphrey was originally selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft after a standout college career at Oklahoma. He quickly blossomed into one of the NFL's top centers, never missing a start across his first five seasons while making four Pro Bowls and earning two All-Pro first team nods.
Humphrey graded as Pro Football Focus ' No. 1 overall center for the 2025 season. He was also the highest-paid player at the position before Tyler Linderbaum signed a record deal with the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2026 NFL free agency.