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Chiefs sign Juan Thornhill, leaving only one pick unsigned

Miami v Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 13: Juan Thornhill #21 of the Virginia Cavaliers intercepts a pass in the second half during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Scott Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

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Safety Juan Thornhill signed his four-year rookie contract with the Chiefs, the second-round pick announced on social media.

The Chiefs already announced deals with second-round receiver Mecole Hardman, sixth-round defensive back Rashad Fenton, sixth-round running back Darwin Thompson and seventh-round guard Nick Allegretti, leaving only third-round defensive lineman Khalen Saunders unsigned.

Thornhill is expected to compete for the starting job opposite Tyrann Mathieu.

In four seasons at Virginia, Thornhill made 208 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 13 interceptions and 26 pass breakups.