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Armstrong

This isn’t exactly breaking news, but it is always worth keeping track of the players who might have a chance to catch passes from QB Patrick Mahomes. Newell compares Armstrong to WR Tyquan Thornton, who signed with the Chiefs in November 2024 before earning Mahomes’ trust the following offseason. Armstrong has spent the entire offseason training with the Chiefs and was allowed to take “numerous” first-team reps on Thursday. In his 2024 senior season at Arkansas, Armstrong (6'4/202) led the SEC in catches (78), receiving yards (1,140) and receiving yards per game (103.6). Newell believes “it would be an underdog tale if he makes the team,” so set your expectations accordingly, but feel free to track his progress this summer.

Armstrong (6’4/202) redshirted as a freshman at Texas A&M Commerce, didn’t play as a sophomore because of COVID-19, and was a backup as a junior. Finally in a starting role as a senior, he topped 1,000 yards and scored 13 times in just 11 games. The breakout season caught the eye of Arkansas’s coaching staff via the transfer portal and he joined the Razorbacks for two seasons. He went for 764 yards and five scores in his first season at Arkansas and then led the SEC with 78 catches and 1,140 yards in 2024. He did, however, only bring down one touchdown. For better or worse, Armstrong plays at every bit of 6’4. He won 18-of-29 contested targets in his final season, but nearly a quarter of his total targets were contested. Armstrong is lanky and doesn’t create separation with his routes, but he does win the looks thrown his way. The lack of separation and a late breakout make him a high-risk pick for NFL teams.