March 19, 2026, 2:17 p.m. CT
While the Kansas City Chiefs enter the second phase of free agency, the United States will turn its attention to NCAA men’s basketball as March Madness begins this week.
Several Chiefs players will see their alma mater represented in the highly anticipated annual tournament, and with NFL news slowing after the initial wave of signings in the past 10 days, Kansas City’s stars are sure to be tuned into all developments on the collegiate hardwood.
The Chiefs’ official Twitter account documented the rooting interests of various players in a series of posts on March 19:
OL Josh Simmons, TE Travis KelceOL Kingsley Suamataia, DL Khyiris TongaLB Nick Bolton, WR Tyquan ThorntonDL George Karlaftis, OL Creed HumphreyWR Xavier Worthy, LB Jeffrey BassaDB Kristian Fulton, DL Omarr Norman-Lott
Stay tuned for more Chiefs news and updates on player reactions to March Madness as the tournament continues over the next few weeks.
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