Sunday Sneak Peek: 2 Chiefs represent at 2026 NFLPA ‘Rookie Premiere’

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Detail view of Kansas City Chiefs helmets prior to an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on October 6, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The annual NFLPA Rookie Premiere took place over the last three days, showcasing 42 rookies from the 2026 NFL Draft class, including two Kansas City Chiefs draft picks: running back Emmett Johnson and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.

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Our first view of the two newcomers to the Chiefs' offense came courtesy of the annual gathering for the next class of marketable stars" in the NFL; it usually consists of just offensive players from the year's draft class.

Across three days, rookies will participate in trading card photoshoots, autograph signings, jersey unveilings, and a full slate of content creation sessions, while also taking part in business orientation led by union leadership focused on group licensing, personal brand development, and long-term income opportunities. The event brings together the NFL's top incoming talent with leading brands, licensees, and media partners to build early relationships that extend well beyond the field.

Johnson and Nussmeier join a handful of Kansas City's draft picks to take part in the summit, following wide receivers Jalen Royals last year, Rashee Rice in 2023, Skyy Moore in 2022, Cornell Powell in 2021, and Mecole Hardman in 2019. In 2020, first-round running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire represented the Chiefs.