NFL Insider reveals some scouts are way off-base regarding Chiefs' second-round draft pick

His family includes Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua, who after one season in the league holds records for:

• Receptions in a rookie season (105)
• Receiving yards in a rookie season (1,486)
• Receptions by a rookie in a game (15)
• Receiving yards by a rookie in a playoff game (181)

It also includes Lions RT Penei Sewell, who Suamataia and others regard as one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL. Suamataia says Sewell is a massive influence and inspiration to him and he's one of his favorite players to watch and model his game from.

"Obviously, I'm going to be biased, my cousin Penei (Sewell)," Suamataia said. "He's the best to do it right now."

Then, of course, there's his grandfather, former CFL defensive end Junior Ah You. He's set the example and instilled the dream of the NFL for Suamataia and his cousins from a very young age. 

"I've definitely had that dream since I was a little kid back in Hawaii," Suamataia told reporters. "I was the biggest kid. I can tell you now, I wasn't that good at football, but the NFL was definitely a big thing of mine. My mentors, my grandpa, being a (CFL) Hall of Famer, was always on us out there in Hawaii. So, just having him and the rest of my cousins that paved the way for all of us, just being able to follow in their footsteps."

Suamataia is already surrounded by greatness 

The one thing the ESPN blurb got right about Suamataia is that he's in the right spot to maximize his skill set. He already feels at home because of Chiefs HC Andy Reid, a BYU alum, who Suamataia calls "Uncle" and "The OG." 

There's also the fact that he's already eager to earn the trust of Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

“Yeah, Patrick (Mahomes) was probably the second guy who hit me up," Suamataia revealed. "Just getting ready, he said he’s fired up. I’m just trying to get in the playbook as fast as I can to best help our O-line and the team. Patrick has been a great mentor as well, just waking up to a message from him blows my mind.”

That's all to say that Suamataia has his head on straight. He recognizes the opportunity that's ahead of him and that he's joined something special. He also knows he has a chance to compete and become a key part of what they've built in Kansas City. The mentality he and his teammates discussed ahead of rookie minicamp shows just that.

"Go out there and ball out every day, get that spot," Suamataia said. "Just come in, be a team player, and be whatever best fits for (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid.”

He's saying all of the right things, and he sure doesn't sound like someone at risk of not living up to his potential. Between his family, the Chiefs' culture, and his path to the NFL, there should be no fear of the nonsense peddled by anonymous scouts.