Chiefs sign former Colorado football DT Amari McNeill to UDFA contract
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Amari McNeill to an undrafted free-agent contract. McNeill earned the deal after impressing during the Chiefs' rookie minicamp, where he was initially invited on a tryout basis. He played three seasons at Colorado, recording 77 tackles, seven sacks, and three forced fumbles.
- ▪Amari McNeill played three seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes, appearing in 32 games and starting 12.
- ▪He recorded 77 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and three forced fumbles during his college career.
- ▪McNeill was not drafted but signed a UDFA contract with the Chiefs after performing well at rookie minicamp.
- ▪Colorado had no players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft but has consistently placed undrafted free agents on NFL rosters in recent years.
- ▪McNeill is one of five former Colorado players to sign as undrafted free agents this year.
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