The relationship between veterans and rookies is a critical combination for every team in the NFL. The rookies in need of guidance often rely on veteran players that occupy the same position as they work to build habits to become better players.
Marshall University’s Nazeeh Johnson joins a Kansas City Chiefs team that is searching for an instant spark from the secondary. The former walk-on earned a seventh-round selection 259th overall, but he won’t let his draft status determine his role on this team. Johnson spoke about his thoughts on making the jump to the NFL and shared that he draws inspiration from one of his new teammates during Monday’s rookie camp.
“I knew from day one because this is a pristine organization, and they have a great history here,” Johnson told reporters. “I knew from day one that you have to be a professional, they don’t care if you’re a rookie. You get some chances, but they expect everything out of you no matter what round you’re from.”
