Young long snapper enters his initial training camp with the Chiefs in 2009 … Joined the club on October 29th a year ago and handled the long snapping duties in the team’s final nine contests … Previously spent time in training camp with Green Bay, Seattle and Chicago prior to coming to Kansas City … Originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Green Bay in 2006.

Transactions: Signed with Kansas City (10/29/08) ... Released by Chicago (8/31/08) ... Signed with Chicago (8/19/08) ... Released by Green Bay (8/4/08) ... Signed with Green Bay (3/5/08) ... Released by Seattle (6/20/07) ... Signed with Seattle (1/17/07) ... Released by Green Bay … Signed with Green Bay (1/5/06).

Games Played/Games Started: 2008 (9/0) — 9/0.

Appeared in nine contests as the club’s long snapper … Was signed on October 29th … Made his NFL debut vs. Tampa Bay (11/2).

A four-year letterman at Houston, played in 47 games as the Cougars long snapper … Saw duty in all 11 games as a senior in 2004, recording two special teams tackles … Appeared in 13 contests as a junior in 2003, producing nine special teams tackles and one forced fumble … Saw action in 12 games as a sophomore in 2002, notching five special teams tackles and a fumble recovery … Played in all 11 games as a true freshman in 2001 … Majored in Sports Administration at Houston.

• Earned three varsity letters in football and one in baseball at Clear Brook High School in Friendswood, Texas.

• Played wide receiver, quarterback, tight end and strong safety as a prep.

• Named the team MVP and the Receiver of the Year as a senior.

• Has helped out with tornado relief efforts in Iowa and hurricane relief efforts in Louisiana.

• Full name: Thomas Edward Gafford.

• Single.