Chiefs have a productive history of adding undrafted free agents

The Kansas City Chiefs have done well in the undrafted free agent market during the Brett Veach era as general manager. Many players over the past few seasons have made significant contributions to Super Bowl title runs, adding to the belief that the draft doesn't end after round 7. Byron Pringle was a former undrafted free agent signing out of Kansas State in 2018.

He suffered an injury in the 2018 preseason and was stashed on injured reserve all year. He surprised many in 2019, making the initial 53-man roster for the Chiefs, primarily as a special teamer, but he eventually emerged as a reliable receiver. Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr.

spoke with Pringle in 2021 about his chemistry with Patrick Mahomes as an undrafted free agent wide receiver. "It's a blessing to work with a guy like that because, you know, he can scan plays downfield. You know, you got to keep running and keep your eyes on the quarterback and be prepared to catch any ball," said Pringle, "No matter how it gets delivered to you, just know, just be prepared for how a ball will come your way at any moment.

So just be prepared for that. " Pringle remained a key depth option for the team, playing both as a receiver and kick returner. He'd appear in 46 career regular-season games with the Chiefs, starting in eight games.