New Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker caught only 31 passes over 17 games last season, but Kansas City should unlock more receiving production. Beat writer Jesse Newell writes that Walker “figures to be heavily involved in what was a dormant screen game last season.”
What They're Saying
Here’s more from Newell (via The Athletic):
"During training camp practices, [Patrick] Mahomes also has become the most fired up during well-executed screens to Walker. A few times, Mahomes could be heard a field away cheering Walker on as he sprinted into the open field for big gains."
“Now,” Mahomes said, “it’s just finding ways to get him the football.”
Pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier also highlighted Walker’s ability after the catch: “He’s going to be tough to tackle.”
Travis Kelce piled on the praise, calling Walker “an absolute superstar on and off the field” and saying he “can’t say enough about him as a teammate.”
2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Career-High Numbers Upcoming?
The Chiefs' thin receiving corps already figured to push targets in Walker's direction. But it sounds like he's earned a steady receiving role in training camp, something he wasn't able to do last season.
Our projections have Walker for a career-high 49 catches, helping him rank as a top-10 player in our PPR RB rankings.
