The Kansas City Chiefs waived promising rookie running back Deneric Prince on Tuesday during the team’s roster cut-down day.
It’s a move that would have surprised many in late July/early August as the hype for Prince was strong during training camp. Prince ran with the ones and twos plenty during practice, but his hype fell off quickly during the preseason as he slid down the depth chart in favor of La’Mical Perine (who also didn’t make the final 53-man roster).
Despite not being as productive as some hoped, Prince did show some talent in the preseason, earning 89 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. Prince also showed an ability to return kicks and make tackles on special teams, making him a more versatile option all around.
If Prince isn’t plucked off waivers by another NFL team, he seems to have a good shot to make the Chiefs’ practice squad (though he may also be battling for a spot with Perine there as well).
