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Juan Thornhill plans to wear special cleats to honor Virginia shooting victims

The Chiefs safety played at the University of Virginia from 2015-2018.

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Prior to the Kansas City Chiefs drafting safety Juan Thornhill in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, he played college football at the University of Virginia for four seasons (2015-2018). The former Cavalier has since carved out a starting role on the Chiefs.

Considering his college background, the horrific news out of the university from earlier this week when a student and former member of the school’s football team fatally shooting three current players hit home for the fourth-year safety.