The Chiefs hosted their annual local pro day recently and there were a handful of interesting names in attendance.
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The Kansas City Chiefs, like every other NFL franchise, is neck-deep in draft mode with the 2025 NFL Draft approaching quickly. And given their interest in leaving no stone unturned, they recently hosted dozens of college prospects hoping to make their dreams of playing professional football come true with their annual local pro day.
Every year, the Chiefs invite players with local ties to the region—whether as a native of K.C. or a product of a regional college or university—to work out at Arrowhead for the chance to show Chiefs scouts and coaches what they have to bring to the next level.
This year, 53 college players from schools big and small (including Missouri Western, Fort Hays State, and Central Missouri) participated in the Chiefs local pro day. Here are six players intriguing enough to earn a possible look during or after the draft from general manager Brett Veach and company.
Mello Dotson, Kansas, CB
The Kansas Jayhawks corner comes to the NFL Draft with plenty of experience in his five seasons in Lawrence with 53 games played. He’s known for making impact plays as a ballhawk with 9 interceptions in the last two seasons and four interceptions returned for touchdowns in his career.
A first-team All-Big 12 last season. Dotson will have suitors given his body of work and four-year history as a starter. That said, his pre-draft testing hasn’t helped his draft stock with uninspired numbers in various athletic drills and the leap to the NFL level won’t help projections here.
Mello Dotson is a CB prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 5.81 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1153 out of 2752 CB from 1987 to 2025.https://t.co/pHxgPEWXC4 pic.twitter.com/croSQLESQ7
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 3, 2025
Johnny Walker, Missouri, DE
Typically the leading pass rusher for a prominent program like the Tigers would get more notice, but Walker wasn’t even invited to the NFL Combine in Indy. The good news is that he took advantage of his Shrine Bowl appearance (2 sacks), adding to the body of work that had 9.5 sacks last season for Missouri.
Projected as a late-round flyer, Walker profiles as an interesting grab for a team willing to bet that a late bloomer in college could continue to get better with the right coaching.
Logan Brown, Kansas, OT
The size and strength of Brown, a transfer to Kansas by way of Wisconsin, will be enough to entice some NFL team to take him as a day three draft choice. Good coaching can aid technique and correct poor habits, but it’s impossible to teach stature or such a promising profile. Brown was second-team All-Big 12 as a season-long starter at right tackle for the Jayhawks.
Logan Brown is a OT prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.45 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 78 out of 1395 OT from 1987 to 2025.
Splits projected, times unofficial. Will have a full card when official times in.https://t.co/sCE3ckP6Tv pic.twitter.com/ykixgmMgUj
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 3, 2025
Jacob Parish, Kansas State, DB
Parish is an early entrant into this year’s draft class after starting 24 games in Manhattan. A two-time honorable mention All-Big 12 performer, Parish has proven his ability to make plays on the ball with 16 pass deflections and 5 interceptions over the last two seasons for K-State.
There are legitimate size concerns with Parish, who is under 5’10”, but the game tape speaks for itself, showcasing the instincts to serve as a pro-ready asset who can grow into meaningful reps with elite quickness.
Devin Neal, Kansas, RB
The Chiefs have a significant need in the backfield for both talent and youth, so someone like Devin Neal could be an ideal addition. Check out complete scouting report on Neal for an in-depth look.
Theo Wease, Missouri, WR
Typically a wide receiver with uninspired speed metrics would be something to ignore Theo Wease, a Oklahoma-to-Missouri transfer product, led the Tigers in receiving in 2024 (60 receptions, 884 yards, 4 TDs). With good length and solid production in the SEC, Wease will earn a look from someone in rookie minicamp.
