Patrick Mahomes is wasting no time finding a new target at Chiefs training camp, and the early chemistry is turning heads in St. Joseph.
The name drawing the most attention so far is Cyrus Allen, the fifth-round rookie wideout out of Cincinnati. Early camp reports have Mahomes repeatedly looking his way, with Allen making the kind of plays that get noticed fast: highlight-reel grabs, steady work in team drills, and snaps with the first-team offense.
Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star said Friday that the connection has been obvious from the start. “Early in camp here with Rashee Rice not working team, Cyrus Allen has undoubtedly been Patrick Mahomes’ favorite target,” Sweeney said. “It feels like he’s looking Allen’s way every time he’s out there.”
That kind of attention is notable for a fifth-round pick who entered camp as more of a developmental piece. Instead, Allen has quickly pushed into a bigger role during 11-on-11 periods, using his separation skills and reliable hands to keep showing up in the right moments.
The opportunity has been there, too. Rashee Rice has seen limited participation so far, which has opened the door for younger receivers to get extra work and make an impression. Allen has taken full advantage.
Mahomes is still working back from last season’s knee injury, and the sight of him spreading the ball around and building timing with a new receiver is a positive early sign for the offense. The Chiefs’ receiver room is still taking shape, but Allen’s emergence suggests the staff is willing to let fresh names earn real chances.
It’s still only the first week of practice, so nothing is set in stone. But Allen has already become one of the more talked-about players coming out of St.
Joseph, and the buzz is easy to understand. Mahomes looks comfortable throwing his way, and the rookie keeps answering with catches that stand out.
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