An undrafted free agent out of Kansas State, Byron Pringle had a legitimate shot at making the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster in 2018. In the Chiefs’ fourth and final preseason game—the one that typically plays a significant role in determining the roster’s last few spots, Pringle put on a show.
The 6-foot-2, 205-pound wide receiver caught three passes from Matt McGloin and one from Chase Litton as he compiled 122 yards against the Green Bay Packers. He also returned a kickoff for 47 yards.
There was just one problem.