Key Highlights
- While players were unavailable for media interviews as anticipated, there was still plenty to take away from watching practices. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere are five players Chiefs fans should know from the Hula Bowl.1.
- DB Duce Chestnut — SyracuseAccording to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the Chiefs met with the Syracuse defensive back at the Hula Bowl.
- He was named a captain of the Aina Team, coached by former Washington Commanders head coach Jay Gruden. Chestnut finished his redshirt senior season at Syracuse with 48 tackles, three passes defended and one forced fumble.
- Over five collegiate seasons — including a redshirt year at LSU before transferring back to Syracuse — he totaled 10 tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions and 17 passes defended. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEarly in his career, Chestnut played cornerback almost exclusively on the outside.
- During the 2024 and 2025 seasons, he transitioned to strong safety and became a more active factor against the run. Chestnut’s versatility stands out — and is particularly valuable in the defensive scheme of coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.2.
