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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.
The Kansas City Chiefs are casting a wide net in order to find more help in the backfield, landing several undrafted free agents including one coming off a 2,100-yard college career.
The team invited running back Al-Jay Henderson, who just concluded a productive career with the Buffalo Bulls, to their rookie minicamp. He joins a slew of other running backs that the team signed in the days after the NFL draft came to an end this weekend.
NFL.com expert Lance Zierlein called Henderson a practice squad candidate, but noted that he has some good qualities as a running back.
“Henderson is a skilled and instinctive runner with good size, but he might lack the explosiveness to reach his full potential,” Zierlein wrote. “His excellent vision, footwork and play strength make him effective inside. He has a rare feel for space in the open field, helping him evade tacklers. He could struggle on wide runs, though, as his lack of burst is likely to condense the field for him. He’s a poor pass-catcher but a tough pass protector who can contribute on kick coverage. Henderson will require the right scheme fit to become a contributor in the pros.”
Nathan Dougherty is a sports reporter covering the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins. Previously he wrote for the Rochester Business Journal and served as the assistant editor of athletic trade magazines Coaching Management, Athletic Management and Training & Conditioning. He is based out of Rochester, New York, and loves everything football. More about Nathan Dougherty