Kansas City Chiefs OTAs.
An early wide receiver standout emerged at Kansas City Chiefs OTAs.
The Kansas City Chiefs held their first media-friendly session of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on May 29, and an unexpected wide receiver caught the attention of multiple reporters on site.
“Really liked what I saw from Tyquan Thornton athletically and chemistry-wise with the quarterbacks he worked with today in team [drills] & 7 on 7,” KSHB 41 beat member Nick Jacobs relayed on X.
Later, Arrowhead Pride beat writer Pete Sweeney agreed, noting within a thread: “Next was 7-on-7 period, which saw WR Tyquan Thornton catch 2 quick passes. Thornton, a former 2nd-round pick, was among the offensive standouts on Thursday. Felt like he was everywhere.”
Thornton first joined the Chiefs as an under-the-radar midseason pickup last year.
As is the case with almost all Kansas City wide receivers who miss OTAs and training camp, Thornton redshirted his first few months with the organization. Learning the playbook and offensive system as a member of the practice squad.
In 2025, the former second-round talent of the New England Patriots has a real shot at making the Chiefs’ 53-man roster, but he’ll have to beat out a deep group of pass-catchers to do it.
Despite getting star wideout Rashee Rice back this season, general manager Brett Veach continued to add at the position, re-signing