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Andy Heck evaluates Kahlil Benson's growth as undrafted rookie lineman

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Andy Heck evaluates Kahlil Benson's growth as undrafted rookie lineman

Summary

Kansas City Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Heck discussed Kahlil Benson's path to the starting lineup during a press conference. Benson, an undrafted rookie, previously played at Indiana and Colorado and caught the attention of the coaching staff during offseason camps. Heck noted Benson's versatility in playing multiple positions and his strong performance, allowing no sacks and minimal penalties in two games. The Chiefs continue to evaluate his development within the offense.

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•Kahlil Benson is an undrafted rookie offensive lineman for the Chiefs.
•Benson played at Indiana and Colorado during his college career.
•He has allowed no sacks and only two penalties in the first two games.
•Andy Heck praised Benson's performance in multiple positions during minicamp.
•The Chiefs aim to bolster their offensive line with strong competition.

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