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Meet the KC Chiefs first signings to futures contracts for 2022

By Matt Conner

PISCATAWAY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 09: Mathew Sexton #87 of the Eastern Michigan Eagles attempts to make a catch as Damon Hayes #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defends during the third quarter of a game on September 9, 2017 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Eastern Michigan defeated Rutgers 16-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PISCATAWAY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 09: Mathew Sexton #87 of the Eastern Michigan Eagles attempts to make a catch as Damon Hayes #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defends during the third quarter of a game on September 9, 2017 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Eastern Michigan defeated Rutgers 16-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, OH – NOVEMBER 15: Mathew Sexton #87 of the Eastern Michigan Eagles runs with the ball after a reception defended by Tony Reid #14 of the Miami Ohio Redhawks during the second half at Yager Stadium on November 15, 2017 in Oxford, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
OXFORD, OH – NOVEMBER 15: Mathew Sexton #87 of the Eastern Michigan Eagles runs with the ball after a reception defended by Tony Reid #14 of the Miami Ohio Redhawks during the second half at Yager Stadium on November 15, 2017 in Oxford, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Mathew Sexton, WR

Played college ball at: Eastern Michigan

Played professionally with: Pittsburgh Steelers

Mathew Sexton joins the Chiefs as a smaller wideout (5’10, 175 lbs.) who went overlooked in the 2020 NFL Draft after producing on offense and special teams all four seasons at Eastern Michigan University (Maxx Crosby’s alma mater). In four seasons, Sexton had a total of 100 catches to his name for 1,335 yards and 9 touchdowns.

After the draft, Sexton caught on with The Spring League (a non-NFL affiliated developmental league) in the hopes of showcasing his skills further and the Pittsburgh Steelers showed some interest. They signed him to their 90-man roster and he lasted through the entire preseason in 2021 with the team, earning looks as a returner and wide receiver. From there, he was released when roster cuts were due and has been waiting for another opportunity thereafter.

For the Chiefs, the team has a number of key special teams players potentially moving on this spring, so having a younger candidate to potentially work out for Dave Toub as a punt returner and/or gunner isn’t a bad move.

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