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3 most underrated Chiefs heading into the 2022 season

There are plenty of names to get excited about on the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2022 season. We can’t talk enough about players like quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. At the same time, we can’t wait for the inevitable progression of young studs like linebacker Nick Bolton or offensive linemen Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith. The big rookie class has induced excitement from the fan base.

However, some players will play a prominent role in the 2022 team that we aren’t talking enough about.

I wanted to explain why we shouldn’t forget about these three underrated Chiefs:

Derrick Nnadi

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The defensive tackle is entering his fifth season — the only player remaining from the Chiefs’ 2018 draft class.