The Kansas City Chiefs have invited a few tryout players to attend the team’s mandatory minicamp.
A full list of players has yet to be reported, but on Tuesday we learned of two of the players in attendance. One of those players is former Cal WR Dylan “Kekoa” Crawford, who was also one of the team’s tryout players during rookie minicamp back in May. It’s clear the team wanted to get a second look at the 25-year-old wide receiver.
An undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL draft, Crawford signed with the Indianapolis Colts, but never made it to training camp. In 2021, he led the Golden Bears in receptions with 40 catches and finished second on the team with 513 receiving yards.
Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick spotted Crawford at practice on Wednesday and said he posted a strong performance.
Chiefs receivers going through drills on Wednesday. One name to watch is WR Kekoa Crawford, who had a strong performance as a tryout player in the mandatory camp. Participated in the team’s rookie minicamp and club wanted another look. Made the most of his opportunity. pic.twitter.com/qg9HfKxjxJ
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) June 14, 2023
In addition to Crawford, the Chiefs hosted a four-year NFL veteran in former Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars RB Darrell Henderson.
Former Rams and Jaguars RB Darrell Henderson trying out for the Chiefs this week. He’s wearing no. 31#Chiefs | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/SxUzDbfJRa
— Arrowhead Live (@ArrowheadLive) June 14, 2023
The Rams waived RB Darrell Henderson Jr. last season, right around the time that Clyde Edwards-Helaire landed on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain. We thought the Chiefs would potentially put in a waiver claim, but Henderson was claimed by the Jaguars instead. Kansas City later opted to sign Melvin Gordon to the practice squad.
Henderson is described as a good one-cut runner, a capable pass-catcher and an above-average blocker. During his nearly 30 career starts, Henderson has amassed 396 attempts for over 1,700 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. He also has 66 receptions for nearly 500 yards and four touchdowns in his NFL career.
The 25-year-old running back previously met with the Chiefs at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, so this is a player they’ve had their eye on for a while now.
