Undrafted Rookie Protects Mahomes | NFL News

Patrick Mahomes is back on the field, looking sharp after his ACL tear, but the real story is his blind side: undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson, from Indiana, is stepping into the starting left tackle role. With Josh Simmons sidelined by a back injury, Benson — who’s impressed coaches during camp and preseason — now faces his biggest test yet protecting one of the NFL’s most pressured quarterbacks. Coach Andy Reid is confident, saying they’ll play their best five, and Benson’s been practicing at the spot. All eyes are on him for Monday night’s opener. 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/8f6b3f1b83b4f69c