UDFA WRs were top performers during Day 1 of Chiefs rookie minicamp

The Kansas City Chiefs ' 2026 rookie minicamp officially got underway on May 1, and early observations from the team's offseason workouts have already started rolling in. Shortly after Kansas City's practice session ended on Friday, Chiefs Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen shared his input about the team's first rookie workouts. While the players who took to the practice field weren't donning pads or conducting full-contact drills, McMullen's insights from the first hours that Kansas City's rookies spent together may prove to be important indicators of the first-year prospects' future potential.

Take a look at McMullen's full notes from Day 1 of Kansas City's 2026 rookie minicamp: Day 1 of Chiefs rookie camp is in the books! A few notes: 🏈 Omari Evans was a standout, catching multiple passes during 11-on-11, including an over-the-shoulder grab deep down the sideline 🏈 Cyrus Allen had a strong day with several catches, notably a tight-window reception… — Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) May 1, 2026 Among the players highlighted by McMullen were undrafted free agent signings Omari Evans and Jeff Caldwell, who were among the top prospects signed by Chiefs general manager Brett Veach after the Annual Player Selection Meeting concluded last week. Stay tuned to see if Evans and Caldwell can continue to impress McMullen as Kansas City's rookie minicamp progresses this week.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Rookie minicamp: Chiefs insider shares notes from KC's latest workouts