The Kansas City Chiefs have an immensely talented roster.
But they have one potential difference maker who hasn't broken out yet.
Felix Anudike-Uzomah was a first-round pick in 2023, No. 31 overall, out of Kansas State. His selection had added excitement because Anudike-Uzomah is a Kansas City native.
But through two seasons, he has just three total sacks.
ESPN's Aaron Schatz writes that he hopes there's still a butterfly to be found there.
"Raised in suburban Kansas City, it was awesome for Anudike-Uzomah to win a Super Bowl in his first season with the hometown team," Schatz writes. "It's less awesome to have only 3.0 sacks in two NFL seasons as a first-round pick. The Chiefs are really hoping there's a butterfly still inside that cocoon, and that improved get-off can highlight Anudike-Uzomah's natural instincts."
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The Chiefs don't even need Anudike-Uzomah to start. But if injuries pop up, he'll be a key depth piece.
Kansas City's roster is strong enough to overcome a first-round whiff from a couple years ago. But if he turned into a first-round hit, that'd be all the better.
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