From getting your start as a runner to working in events and now in personnel, what has the transition been like?

Honestly, that was one of my favorite things. Working on the business side sort of felt like a regular 9 to 5 job to me. Now I feel like I have some skin in the game based on what I do on a day-to-day basis. What I do may not directly impact a play, but it's a small part of it. I find that rewarding, and it's another part that has made me realize this is where I'm supposed to be. This transition felt natural to me.

That's great. And what would you say is the most challenging part of your position?

I think it's trusting myself but also being able to adjust on the fly. You can have a plan for the day and that can change within five minutes of being in the office if there's a player visit or if something else comes up. That said, you still have to get that other work done, so I might have to take my computer with me to watch film or finish my admin duties while I'm waiting for a player to get his physical done. I get to wear a lot of different hats, but I have to remember to stay detailed even when there is a sense of urgency. Finding that balance is important.

Do you have any long-term goals as far as your career in personnel? If so, what are they?

Yes. I eventually want to be an area scout and work on the college side. Being able to go on the road and evaluate players is challenging because there are a lot of questions: Does the player fit on our team? Why doesn't he fit? Is his personality and physical makeup good for our roster? So yeah, I think that's my next goal. When I first started, I didn't know how to write a report. Now I feel confident enough to do them, but I'm also trying to improve every day so when the time comes, I'm ready to be out on the road as an area scout.

Before you start your third season with the Chiefs, what has been your favorite moment so far?

Obviously, winning the Super Bowl was great, but there's another moment for me from last fall. I was writing reports on some college players, and there was this player, Western Michigan cornerback Bilhal Kone , whose skill set I really liked. I didn't know what grades he was getting from other scouts, but I put my grade on him, hit send and shut my computer. I went into Bradway's office and told him about this player who I liked and that I'd be surprised if he didn't get a Senior Bowl invite. Fast forward to December, I got a text from Veach one day saying he liked Kone with a link that said Kone got an invite to the Senior Bowl.

I felt most accomplished in that moment not because of feedback I received from Veach and Bradway, but because I trusted my eyes and was confident about it, whether it was right or wrong. I feel like this was a pivotal moment for me in terms of growth in knowing where I started to where I am now, and their feedback reassured me that I'm on the right track.

That is an awesome moment. Now, let's turn to mentorship. Do you have any mentors, and what advice have you received from them?