Arrowheadlines: Chiefs News 5/4

Good morning! A light day of Kansas City Chiefs news for you. Enjoy!

The Chiefs like Hillis' versatility, so he will probably share time as the featured running back with Jamaal Charles and perhaps also play some fullback.

Whatever he does, the Chiefs obviously have something in mind for Hillis, the first player they signed after free agency began in March.

Hillis Ready To Help Chiefs However He Can from KC Star

"We talked to the agents shortly before the draft; some players said they wanted to wait until after the draft," GM Scott Pioli said. "We'll sort through it, and they'll figure out where they want to be and we'll have a better idea of what we want to do."

Let the sorting begin.

Chiefs Still Talking To In-House UFAs; In Market For TE And Safety Help from The Mothership

KC Star Video: Chiefs Glenn Dorsey On Dontari Poe

The Patriot League was not represented in the NFL Draft for the first time since 2009, but a handful of former standouts will get their chance to shine at the next level after signing deals this week.

Two inked deals with the Kansas City Chiefs, as both Colgate running back Nate Eachus and Holy Cross defensive back Chandler Fenner are on their way to the AFC West squad. The third player to sign as an undrafted free agent will also be in the AFC, with Fordham running back Darryl Whiting heading to the Tennessee Titans.

Patriot Leaguers Sign NFL Free Agent Deals from PatriotLeague.com

He has the ability to be a Pro Bowl nose tackle. The Chiefs had their pick of all of the tackles in the draft and choose him. In the games I watched, Poe played well and hustled. I saw a player who was strong and explosive in his play. He was disruptive.

RG3, Dontari Poe Among Draft Picks With Lingering Questions from NFL.com

Two Tar Heels were drafted - defensive lineman Quinton Coples at No. 16 and linebacker Zach Brown at No. 52 - while defensive tackle Tydreke Powell (Minnesota Vikings), center Cam Holland (Kansas City Chiefs) and wide receiver Dwight Jones (Houston Texans) were signed as undrafted free agents and running back Ryan Houston was invited to try out with the New York Giants.

Smith, Former Hillside, Looks To Make Mark With Bucs from The Durham Herald-Sun