Park Hill grad plays first game with Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Park Hill High School alum took the field at Arrowhead Thursday night donning a Chiefs uniform for the first time.

The Chiefs signed former K-State long snapper Randen Plattner as a temporary replacement for James Winchester, who suffered an AC t sprain during Kansas City’s second preseason game this August.

Plattner filled Winchester’s duties during the Chiefs’ preseason finale against Chicago. Winchester hurt his shoulder in the Week 2 preseason game against the Lions, but is expected to return in time for Week 1.

K-State and Park Hill alum Randen Plattner made his Chiefs debut during Thursday, Aug. 22,... — K-State and Park Hill alum Randen Plattner made his Chiefs debut during Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024's preseason game against the Chicago Bears.(KCTV5/Marleah Campbell)

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Plattner originally signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. The team waived him Aug. 11.

The Parkville, Mo. native played 62 games in Manhattan — the second-most in K-State’s school history.

A four-year Big 12 All-Academic Team member, Plattner finished his senior campaign as a semifinalist for the Patrick Mannelly Long Snapper of the Year award.

The Chiefs waived injured offensive lineman McKade Mettauer to make room for Plattner on the roster.