Once again, in 2022, the Kansas City Chiefs enter training camp with solid depth at the running back position. Starter Clyde Edwards-Helaire, veteran Jerick McKinnon and fourth-year running back Derrick Gore return to the lineup. The Chiefs signed veteran Ronald Jones in free agency and selected Isiah Pacheco in the seventh round of the NFL Draft.
It has undoubtedly created an uphill roster battle for undrafted free agent Jerrion Ealy, but perhaps a practice-squad spot could be in the cards.
The basics
A highly-touted prospect, Ealy was mostly rated as a high-end four-star running back coming out of Jackson Prep in Jackson, Mississippi.