Saunders-Khalen

Khalen Saunders

Defensive Tackle

#99

Experience: R

Height: 6-0

Age: 22

Weight: 324 lbs

College: Western Illinois

SCHEDULE

Table - Summary
WEEK DATE GAME TIME
1 08/10
vs Cincinnati Bengals
7:00 PM CDT
2 08/17
@ Pittsburgh Steelers
6:30 PM CDT
3 08/24
vs San Francisco 49ers
7:00 PM CDT
4 08/29
@ Green Bay Packers
7:00 PM CDT

Biography

  • Rookie defensive lineman enters his first NFL season with the Chiefs in 2019.
  • He became just the second player from Western Illinios University to be drafted by the Chiefs in franchise history. He joins E Jack Atcheson, who was selected with the first pick in the 1960 AFL Draft, making him the first draft pick in franchise history.
  • Originally entered the NFL as the Chiefs third round (84th overall) pick of the 2019 NFL Draft.

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