4 things to know about new Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

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A former fifth-round draft pick in 2018, Valdes-Scantling spent four seasons catching passes from Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay.

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Now, he’s taking his talents to the Chiefs Kingdom where he’ll be catching passes from Patrick Mahomes.

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Here’s a quick look at four things the Chiefs Kingdom should know about their newest player:

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The path that Valdes-Scantling took to get to Kansas City was a long one.

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He detailed the earliest part of his football journey in a tweet shortly after signing his contract with the team.

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Valdes-Scantling was named a three-star recruit out of high school, taking visits with seven teams before settling on NC State.

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After failing to break through on their roster, Valdes-Scantling transferred back home to the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg

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