Jordan FooteSep 29, 2026
Foote tiers and ranks the Chiefs' rookies and second-year players on the 53-man roster, placing Nohl Williams, Emmett Johnson, Mansoor Delane, R Mason Thomas and Peter Woods in the top "young standout" tier, with Garrett Nussmeier, Diego Pounds, Bryson Eason and Jack Pyburn in the game day inactive tier.
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Below, we'll break down the Chiefs' rookies and sophomores by ranking each 53-man roster member in tiers.
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- Chiefs Rookie and Sophomore Power Rankings: Which Young Players Stand Out?
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“The young standout tier: CB Nohl Williams, RB Emmett Johnson, CB Mansoor Delane, DE R Mason Thomas, DT Peter Woods ... The game day inactive tier: QB Garrett Nussmeier, OT Diego Pounds, DT Bryson Eason, DE Jack Pyburn”
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