Josh

Kaindoh

The Chiefs selected Kaindoh with the No. 144 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The former Florida State Seminole has appeared in just three games since being drafted and hasn’t recorded a tackle in two seasons. Per Chiefs beat writer Charles Goldman, the team would like Kaindoh back on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Kaindoh (6’6/260) was rated as the third-best defensive end from the 2017 prep cycle according to 247Sports, behind only Chase Young and Jaelan Phillips. Despite playing in 36 games over four years at FSU, Kaindoh had a hard time making a consistent impact on the field as injuries and inconsistent performance led to him starting only 10 of those games. Despite starting eight games in 2020, Kaindoh failed to record a single sack and produced just 3.0 TFL. He boasts incredible bend for his size and an eagle-like wingspan that helps him keep his pads clean. His splash plays are jaw-dropping, but far and few between, and he’s admittedly stayed a below-average tackler throughout his career. Kaindoh is a developmental 4-3 DE who could be a serviceable defensive line piece if he can finally realize his physical potential. His stature comps to Josh Sweat.