The journey to make an NFL roster isn’t the same for every player, as situations sometimes dictate their fate. The Kansas City Chiefs have a solid track record of undrafted players impressing at camp and overcoming the odds to make a significant impact on the team.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has constantly given underdogs a fighting chance in training camp to make the team or help their stock catch on elsewhere in the league. He opened up about wide receiver Nikko Remigio after Friday’s practice.
“He’s smart, a hard worker; He tries his best every play. He studies; you can tell he studies because he knows all the spots,” said Reid. “He’s got a great attitude, positive attitude. Those kind of guys, you pull for.”
Remigio went undrafted in 2023 out of Fresno State, later joining the Chiefs, and placed on injured reserve last season. He is considered undersized at 5 ft 9 inches but has impressed many at camp with his play, including Patrick Mahomes, who also spoke to reporters on Friday.
“He just works extremely hard, he’s always asking the right questions, (and he) always wants to get extra work, and that’s what you want; he’s a true pro’s pro,” said Mahomes. “He just comes to work every single day with a smile on his face. He wants to work hard and get better and better, and it’s not like he’s going out there and hating on someone else. He wants everybody to get better with him. I think that’s why everybody loves him in that room. You’ve seen the positive signs coming every single day. He continues to get better.”
Couple of solid reps from Nikko Remigio during 1-on-1s against Nic Jones and Joshua Williams pic.twitter.com/Bk0qP45TZs
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) July 26, 2024
The Chiefs have a crowded wide receiver depth chart that includes Rashee Rice, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney, and Skyy Moore. Remigio is in a tough battle for reps, as there is still plenty of intrigue surrounding Justyn Ross, Cornell Powell, and various other factors over the next few weeks of training camp.