Workouts for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine won’t begin until tomorrow, but media members spoke with edge rushers, interior defensive linemen and linebackers on Wednesday.
Meetings and interviews with teams have already started to take place for these position groups, so we’re getting a few updates on the players that have met with the Kansas City Chiefs. We’re also hearing about players’ expectations for their upcoming workouts on Thursday among other things.
Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. is on the ground in Indianapolis speaking with prospects along with other members of the media. Be sure to follow along below for the latest updates as they come in:
Rice DE Ikenna Enechukwu has met with the Chiefs
#Rice DE Ikenna Enechukwu is a Kansas City native and has followed the #Chiefs since Andy Reid became head coach
During our conversation, he confirmed having a meeting with the team pic.twitter.com/q5rDnMsbiO
— Ed Easton Jr. (@EdEastonJr) March 1, 2023
Kansas State DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah had an informal meeting with the Chiefs
Kansas State DL Felix Anudike-Uzomah, a projected second- or third-round pick, says he had an informal interview with the Chiefs.
“It would be a dream come true,” the KC native said if the Chiefs drafted him. pic.twitter.com/uXx9dVHH2A
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) March 1, 2023
Kansas OLB Lonnie Phelps met with the Chiefs at the Senior Bowl
Kansas Jayhawks DL Lonnie Phelps says he’s met with multiple teams, including the Chiefs, at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Phelps went to high school with Chiefs S Bryan Cook. pic.twitter.com/npusBWtpCd
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) March 1, 2023
Mizzou DE Isaiah McGuire praised Chiefs franchise culture
#Mizzou DL Isaiah McGuire says it would be an honor if he were to be drafted by the #Chiefs. Praised the franchise culture #NFLCombine | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/QMQo4eTiyr
— Ed Easton Jr. (@EdEastonJr) March 1, 2023
Auburn DE Derick Hall had a formal interview with the Chiefs
Auburn EDGE Derick Hall said he formally met with Chiefs. "I loved sitting down with Andy Reid and the guys in that room, really just showing what I can do. Draw up a bunch of different things. … I loved every second of it, showing what I could do, and they enjoyed it as well." pic.twitter.com/VNemTyVHh9
— Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) March 1, 2023
Clemson DE Myles Murphy looking to run a 4.55s 40-yard dash
Myles Murphy said he's planning on running 4.55. "That's the goal"
Talked about his weight and diet. Impressive dude pic.twitter.com/4VpqrisRNy— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) March 1, 2023
Wisconsin OLB Nick Herbig on his size
Nick Herbig: “Dynamite comes in small packages” pic.twitter.com/sKWIh1IfhG
— Cory (@realcorykinnan) March 1, 2023
Central Michigan DE Thomas Incoon ready to show off his speed
CMU EDGE Thomas Incoon
"I'm explosive", ready to show off his speed here. #FireUpChips pic.twitter.com/581IG4n8YU— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) March 1, 2023
Purdue LB Jalen Graham celebrates former teammate George Karlaftis
#Purdue LB Jalen Graham is happy for his former teammate @TheGK3 (George Karlaftis) and was rooting for the #Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII #NFLCombine | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/cua586Xorz
— Ed Easton Jr. (@EdEastonJr) March 1, 2023
Washington State LB Daiyan Henley met with the Chiefs
Washington State LB Daiyan Henley says he spoke with the #Chiefs and feels confident in his versatility to play any role#NFLCombine | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/GQoLq77Xpb
— Ed Easton Jr. (@EdEastonJr) March 1, 2023
Washington State LB Daiyan Henley on his background playing wide receiver
Asked Washington State LB Daiyan Henley how his background as a WR has helped him develop coverage instincts. pic.twitter.com/TMmnNiucSh
— Cory (@realcorykinnan) March 1, 2023
Clemson LB Trenton Simpson likes to spy the quarterback
Trenton Simpson said he loves playing spy, said the fastest quarterback he faced was Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham and he’d love to go up against Lamar Jackson pic.twitter.com/4DIV6GB83w
— Billy “Got Big-Timed by Lovie Smith” Riccette (@Billy_Riccette) March 1, 2023
Notre Dame DE Isaiah Foskey met with the Chiefs
Former Notre Dame DE Isaiah Foskey said he has met with the Chiefs, Eagles and Vikings so far at the NFL Combine.
"I feel like they all pretty much liked me. They like the way I play. They see the passion I have in the game and how relentless I am." pic.twitter.com/uDPiiwDeLb
— Patrick Engel (@PatrickEngel_) March 1, 2023
Wisconsin DT Keeanu Benton to have formal meeting with Chiefs
#Wisconsin DT Keeanu Benton says he will formally meet with the #Chiefs later today.
He maintains a strong friendship with his former college teammate Leo Chenal #NFLCombine | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/qHwgrtVr18
— Ed Easton Jr. (@EdEastonJr) March 1, 2023
Flordia DL Gervon Dexter had formal with the Chiefs
Met with Chiefs, Steelers, Eagles, Jets so far. Loads more tonight
— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) March 1, 2023
Georgia DE Nolan Smith had a formal meeting with the Chiefs
More Smith on separate interviews with Reid/Tomlin: "You can’t just walk in, ‘Oh yes sir, this, that.’ They’re coaches. They’re people too. And I just want to let them know how much they affected my life as a football player.”
— Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) March 1, 2023
Georgia DE Nolan Smith talks about teamate Devin Willock's passing
Must listen….
UGA’s Nolan Smith… understandably emotional… when talking about the passing of Devin Willock for the first time pic.twitter.com/D0kh8a2xpZ
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) March 1, 2023
