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Deion Sanders praises Kahlil Benson after Chiefs' strong start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:42 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Deion Sanders praises Kahlil Benson after Chiefs' strong start

Summary

Deion Sanders applauded Kahlil Benson for his performance as a rookie offensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs. Benson, an undrafted player from Colorado, started in the 2026 season opener against the Denver Broncos after shifting to left tackle due to an injury. He has played every offensive snap in the season's first two games, helping the Chiefs secure two victories. Benson's mother, LaTonya Benson, shared her pride on social media, prompting Sanders to express his support. This comes amid criticisms directed at another of Sanders’ players, Travis Hunter, following a tough game for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Status Watch

•Benson signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2026.
•He started the season opener after a position shift due to injury.
•Kansas City won their first two games of the season.
•LaTonya Benson celebrated her son's achievements on social media.
•Travis Hunter faces criticism after a poor performance with the Jaguars.

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What they're saying

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Deion Sanders is one of the biggest names in college football currently. His Colorado Buffaloes team is yet to find major success, but he is already working towards it. The program began the 2026 season well, with two wins and a loss. Aside from results on the field, Sanders’ former players are also finding success […] The post Deion Sanders Sends Message to Mother of Undrafted Star Now Protecting Patrick Mahomes appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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