R Mason Thomas reveals Chiefs' secretive drafting strategy for him

R Mason Thomas, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 40th overall pick in April's draft, expressed surprise at the team's intentional discretion regarding their interest in him. He indicated that despite a formal meeting at the Scouting Combine, there was little communication prior to draft day, leaving him shocked when the Chiefs called. Thomas noted that unlike other teams, the Chiefs opted for a low-profile approach to avoid revealing their target during the draft process.

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