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NegativeSleeperNov 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jacob De Jesus was signed amid wide receiver trade talks. While not the answer at wide receiver, he could be an elite punt returner if given the opportunity.

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NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Ken Walker notes Jacob De Jesus was signed amid wide receiver trade talks, suggesting he's not the answer at receiver. However, Walker identifies De Jesus as a potential elite punt returner if given the opportunity, positioning him as a special-teams value play.

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NegativeDepth ChartNov 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jacob De Jesus, a wide receiver who spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs during the offseason, was signed to the practice squad alongside Bub Means. De Jesus joins Justin Watson and Means to form a trio of practice-squad receivers for the Chiefs to call up.

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NegativeDepth ChartNov 5, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Wide receiver signed to Chiefs practice squad; spent time with the team during offseason; part of trio of practice-squad receivers available for call-up alongside Justin Watson and Bub Means.

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NegativeRoleNov 5, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Rookie UDFA return man brought back to practice squad as backup returner; will monitor injury report for Chiefs' starting returner this week. Served as second punt returner during training camp and preseason behind Nikko Remigio. Could be elevated from practice squad if Remigio goes on injured reserve or misses extended time; described as type of player who could add explosive element to return game.

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NegativeDepth ChartNov 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted rookie returner brought back to Chiefs practice squad as backup returner; served as second punt returner during training camp and preseason behind Nikko Remigio; could be elevated if Remigio misses extended time due to injury.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Undrafted rookie wide receiver with potential practice squad landing; Jacob De Jesus could land on the Chiefs practice squad should he clear waivers, per Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star.

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NegativeUsageAug 29, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Averaged 9 yards on three punt returns with a long of 20 yards; also caught a completion in the fourth quarter that picked up a first down, though an offensive pass interference penalty on the following play stalled the drive.

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NegativeUsageAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Averaged 9 yards on three punt returns with a long of 20 yards; also caught a nice completion in the fourth quarter before an offensive pass interference penalty put the offense behind the sticks.

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PositiveSleeperAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

De Jesus faces a steep climb to earn a 53-man roster spot with the Chiefs but has a real chance to secure a premium practice squad spot in the three preseason games; he has already turned heads with impressive work in camp, was mentioned by Dave Toub in post-practice remarks, caught 108 passes per year at UNLV, and has extensive work on kickoff and punt returns.

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PositiveSleeperAug 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

De Jesus faces a steep climb to earn a 53-man roster spot but has a very real chance to secure a premium practice squad spot in the three preseason games. He has already impressed in camp and was specifically mentioned by special teams coach Dave Toub in post-practice remarks. He caught 108 passes per year at UNLV and has extensive work on kickoff and punt returns, making him a player to watch for offensive reps and specialist duties.

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PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie receiver Jacob De Jesus is one of four return men Toub plans to evaluate in the preseason. Toub expressed excitement about De Jesus, saying 'He's a great catcher, and he's got a lot of hunger to him. It's going to be exciting when he has the ball in his hands,' indicating strong upside as an undrafted wideout.

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PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Rookie receiver generating excitement from special teams coordinator Toub for his receiving ability and hunger; Toub specifically highlighted De Jesus's catching skills and competitive drive, suggesting he will get opportunities to showcase his talent with the ball in his hands during the preseason.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The 5-foot-6-inch undrafted free agent wide receiver and return man from UC has been the most impressive undrafted free agent among the 2026 rookie class in Chiefs training camp so far. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub praised him as a 'great catcher' and noted he will be 'exciting in the preseason games,' though Toub acknowledged roster odds are a long shot given his size.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 9, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Undrafted rookie WR/return man from UC has been the most impressive undrafted free agent in camp so far; special teams coordinator Dave Toub noted he is 'solid, great catcher' and 'going to be exciting in the preseason games, for sure,' though making the roster is a long shot at 5'6".

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PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The wide receiver is solid and a great catcher according to special teams coordinator Dave Toub, though not a big guy physically. Toub expects De Jesus to be exciting in preseason games, establishing him as one of the team's four primary returners.

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PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Wide receiver identified as one of four primary returners for special teams coordinator Dave Toub. Toub praised his receiving ability despite size limitations: "De Jesus is solid, great catcher, just not a real big guy. He's going to be exciting in the preseason games, for sure." Toub's explicit preseason excitement and solid-catcher designation suggest offensive opportunity in exhibition play.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Punt returner Jacob De Jesus was part of the initial rotation of four punt returners on Day 1 of training camp, alongside Nikko Remigio, Brashard Smith, and Cyrus Allen.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Punt returner Jacob De Jesus was part of the initial rotation of four punt returners on Day 1 of training camp.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Punt returner Jacob De Jesus was part of the initial rotation of punt returners on Day 1 of training camp, alongside Nikko Remigio, Brashard Smith, and Cyrus Allen.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Player Jacob De Jesus was included in the initial rotation of punt returners on Day 1 of training camp.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Jacob De Jesus is in rotation to return punts during the Chiefs' punt game work.

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