5 Players Who Might Find Themselves on Kansas City's Practice Squad in 2015

The practice squad is not a very exciting thing to be a part of, and young players may be discouraged if they spend their entire first year on a scout team.

But NFL teams have the practice squad for a reason, and with patience, some players may be called up to the 53-man roster and be given the opportunity to make an impact.

For the Kansas City Chiefs, they have some young, bright-eyed talent. However, not every player can make the 53-man roster. The practice squad will allow the Chiefs to keep some of these players. If the opportunity arrives, whether it is an injury or poor play from a player on the active roster, a couple of these players will be rewarded for their patience and given the chance to play.

Here are five players who may end up on the team's practice squad.

RB/KR Keshawn Hill

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Keshawn Hill did not have an eye-grabbing career at Sam Houston, but he brings a lot of versatility to the table. The former Bearkat finished with 987 all-purpose yards his senior year, with 43 percent of his production coming off kickoff returns.

The Chiefs are stacked at the running back spot, with Jamaal Charles leading the way. If backup running back and kick returner Knile Davis suffers an injury, Hill could find himself on the active roster, as the Chiefs would need both a running back and a return man.

Though Hill may not be the first option behind Davis to return kickoffs, he would be in line if the Chiefs wanted to consider another player.

WR Kenny Cook

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Kenny Cook left an impressive mark on the field at Gardner-Webb, finishing in a tie for third with 188 career receptions in school history. Gardner, who overcame his battle with Hodgkin Lymphoma, finished his final year in college with 64 receptions for 758 yards, pulling in five touchdowns.

Though the Chiefs added Jeremy Marlin, there are not a lot of solidified spots at wide receiver behind Maclin. Cook could sneak his way onto the active roster, but he may fall short and start things off on the practice squad. If he does, he will be on top of the list for a call to join the 53-man roster.

Some fans in the area may be familiar with Cook, as he did play one season of football at Garden City Community College at Garden City, Kansas.

G Daniel Munyer

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Daniel Munyer fell short of being drafted after a notable college career. The former Colorado offensive lineman earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors and received first-team All-Colorado honors. 

Though he spent his senior and junior years starting all 12 games at right guard, Munyer started six games at right guard and another six at center due to injuries that occurred on the team during his sophomore season.

The Chiefs currently have a surplus of right guards, with Paul Fanaika, Zach Fulton and Jeff Allen all competing for a starting spot. Munyer may get more looks at left guard, possibly center.

ILB Sage Harold

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Sage Harold was a captain at James Madison, dominating as a pass-rusher. Harold finished with 73 tackles as 23.5 of them were tackles for losses. He also finished with 13.5 sacks and nine quarterback hits.

But Harold enters the NFL as an undrafted player. With 32 general managers and scouts passing up on him, it is obvious he has some work to do.

The good news is that Harold has been learning from 10-time veteran and five-time Pro Bowler Tamba Hali throughout offseason practices. If Justin Houston and the Chiefs can agree to a deal, Harold will learn from two elite outside linebackers.

If a player like Harold spends a lot of time with a player with tons of credentials, he could learn and pick up a lot of lessons from them and make an impact as a contributor if and when he is given the opportunity. 

LS Andrew East

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After Thomas Gafford did not receive an invite back to Kansas City for 2015, the Chiefs need a new long snapper. James Winchester and Andrew East are the only long snappers on the team, and the Chiefs will pick one of them to be the primary snapper.

East started all 12 games in 2014, handling all of Vanderbilt's snapping duties and held those responsibilities for 51 games in his career.

Though East is a rookie, Winchester does not have much experience in the NFL, spending time with the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles during the offseason.

Winchester may barely get the nod over East, but there is no certainty as to how Winchester will do, who has yet to make his regular-season debut. In case he struggles, East will probably be on the practice squad and get a promotion to the active roster to become the team's new long snapper midway through the season.

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