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Every NFL Team’s Most Exciting 2025 Undrafted Free-Agent Addition | Bleacher Report
Kansas City Chiefs: OT Esa Pole
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The Kansas City Chiefs signed Jaylon Moore in free agency to possibly solve their problem at left tackle. They didn’t stop there, though, and drafted Ohio State’s Josh Simmons in this year’s first round to double-down on the premium spot.
One more talented body can’t hurt, and they also signed Washington State’s Esa Pole as an undrafted free agent.
The 6’5”, 320-pounder didn’t starting playing football until the 2022 season at Chabot College (He played basketball in high school). After transferring from junior college to Washington State, he started 22 straight games on the Cougars’ blind side. He is full of upside at a premium position, but he’s a long-term project.
“Overall, Pole is new to football with extremely raw areas of his game that are far away from being ready for the NFL,” B/R scout Brandon Thorn wrote, “but he has good size with natural mirroring skills in pass protection that give him a chance to earn a backup role at tackle or guard.”
PFF Linebacker Rankings: Top 32 ahead of the 2025 NFL season | PFF
13. Nick Bolton, Kansas City Chiefs
Even after a down season in 2024, Bolton signed a $45 million extension with the Chiefs, signaling their unwavering belief in his ability. At just 25 years old, Bolton has plenty of potential to go with four years of experience. His prowess as a run defender is his calling card, as he owns the 12th-highest run-stop rate (9.0%) since he came into the league.
If he can maintain that level of play versus the run while taking a step forward as a coverage defender, he can make the jump into the top 10.
100 days to the 2025 NFL season: Things to know, predictions | ESPN
Everyone is too afraid, so I’ll be the guy to say it: The Chiefs were 11-0 in one-score games last season, and they’re not going to pull that off again. (Right?) The defensive depth chart is pretty rough as well. They’re going to be worse in 2025. (Right?!)
Evaluating mega QB contracts, from Dak Prescott to Patrick Mahomes | FOX Sports
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Signed in: 2020
AAV: $45 million
Terms: 10 years, $450 million
There aren’t many athletes worth betting a half-billion dollars on, but Mahomes is one of them. He has made that clear since 2020. You know what he’s accomplished: AFC Champions Games, Super Bowls, Super Bowl MVPs.
If Mahomes hit the open market in free agency, what would an NFL team pay him: $80 million per year? Is that even enough?
So yes, the Chiefs will happily keep him for $45 million per year...
