Undrafted Hero Starts at Left Tackle | Kansas City Chiefs News

Kahlil Benson, an undrafted free agent, is set to start at left tackle for the Chiefs in Week 1 against Denver — a massive leap fueled by his offseason dominance and Mahomes’ blind side protection needs. After Josh Simmons’ back injury opened the door, Benson’s relentless work ethic and championship pedigree earned him the spot, even prompting a trade to make room. Coach Reid praised his readiness while reassuring fans Simmons is rehabbing hard. With Denver’s defense looming, Benson’s rapid rise from benchwarmer to starter is one of the season’s most electrifying storylines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b6b1e50c368e283