The KC Chiefs have their sixth rookie inked to a four-year deal, as second-round OT Kingsley Suamataia joins his peers after signing his first contract.
. The list consisted of tight end Jared Wiley, safety Jaden Hicks, cornerback Kamal Hadden and offensive linemen Hunter Nourzad and C.J. Hanson.
Now, the club's earliest pick from Day 2 has been locked in on his first professional deal. Second-round offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia, the No. 63 overall selection from April's draft, has agreed with the Chiefs on a rookie contract. The franchise's official team transactions page lists it as a Monday move.for Kansas City's 2024 class, Suamataia was projected to make $6.4 million total spanning the four years of his deal. The projection came with a $1.
Suamataia, a multi-year starter at BYU, has experience on both sides of the line and is a supreme athlete. His combination of football smarts, size and fluidity makes him a top candidate for a job right out of the gate. The rest of the summer will help determine whether he's Kansas City's eventual Week 1 starter.
The Chiefs' final order of business will be signing first-round wide receiver Xavier Worthy. The 28th overall pick is far from alone, though, as several other first-round picks have yet to make things official with their respective teams. With more OTA sessions remaining and mandatory minicamp on the horizon, there's a lot of time left for things to work themselves out.Jordan Foote is the deputy editor of Arrowhead Report on SI.com, covering the Kansas City Chiefs.
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