According to Field Yates, the Chiefs have signed third-round DT Khalen Saunders to a four-year rookie contract.
Saunders was the final member of the Chiefs’ six draft picks to sign his rookie contract. The full list includes:
| Pick | Round | Player | Pos. | College | Note |
| 56. | 2. | Mecole Hardman | WR | Georgia | Signed |
| 63. | 2. | Juan Thornhill | S | Virginia | Signed |
| 84. | 3. | Khalen Saunders | DT | WIU | Signed |
| 201. | 6. | Rashad Fenton | CB | South Carolina | Signed |
| 214. | 6. | Darwin Thompson | RB | Utah State | Signed |
| 216. | 7. | Nick Allegretti | C | Illinois | Signed |
Saunders, 22, was the No. 84 overall pick by the Chiefs out of Western Illinois. He signed a four-year, $3,673,180 rookie contract including a $915,180 signing bonus.
During his college career at Western Illinois, Saunders recorded 172 total tackles, 16 sacks, and five pass defenses.
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