Succop was selected 256th overall, the final selection in the 2009 NFL Draft, by the Kansas City Chiefs, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant.
He said of being drafted last, "I didn't choose to be Mr. Irrelevant.
It just worked out that way.
I'm just trying not to get caught up in it and focus more on the task at hand, which is trying to come in here and help the team.
It's not one of those things I really think about too much, to be honest."

Succop and the Chiefs reportedly agreed on a three-year deal worth up to $1.2 million on June 17, 2009.
Succop was going to compete with Connor Barth for the starting kicker job; however, Barth was released in July 2009.

On November 22, 2009, Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal in overtime to give Kansas City a 27–24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the defending Super Bowl champions.

Succop finished his rookie season tying an NFL record for highest field goal percentage by a rookie in a season with 86.2%.
He also passed NFL Hall of Famer Jan Stenerud for most field goals made by a rookie in Chiefs history.
He was awarded the Mack Lee Hill Award by the Chiefs in 2009, and led the team in scoring.
He scored more points (104) than any other rookie in the NFL that year, and this placed him second in Chiefs history in scoring by a rookie.
 Succop was also named to NFL's All-Rookie team his rookie year.

On October 31, 2010, Succop made a 35-yard field goal as time expired in overtime to help the Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 13-10.
Exactly one year later, Succop made a field goal in overtime to beat the San Diego Chargers.

Succop's 2011 campaign started by making one of his first four field goal attempts.
Succop went on to make his next 21 field goals until having two attempts blocked in a week 16 loss to the Oakland Raiders.

At the end of the 2011 season, Succop signed a five-year contract extension worth $14 million, which includes $2 million in guaranteed salary and $675,000 in incentives if Succop makes a Pro Bowl and the Chiefs make the playoffs every season of his contract.

On September 23, 2012, Succop became the Chiefs all-time leader in field goals attempted and field goals made in a single game (going 6-for-6) en route to a 27-24 OT win at the New Orleans Saints.

On December 29, 2013, Succop missed a 41-yard field goal against the San Diego Chargers with 4 seconds remaining in regulation.
However, controversy arose over an uncalled penalty, which would have allowed a second field goal attempt.
This caused the game to go into overtime and allowed the Chargers to win, preventing the Pittsburgh Steelers from getting a spot in the AFC Wildcard playoff game.

Succop was waived on August 30, 2014 during the Chiefs final preseason cuts in a salary-cap move.
Succop was selected 256th overall, the final selection in the 2009 NFL Draft, by the Kansas City Chiefs, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. He said of being drafted last, "I didn't choose to be Mr. Irrelevant. It just worked out that way. I'm just trying not to get caught up in it and focus more on the task at hand, which is trying to come in here and help the team. It's not one of those things I really think about too much, to be honest."
Succop and the Chiefs reportedly agreed on a three-year deal worth up to $1.2 million on June 17, 2009. Succop was going to compete with Connor Barth for the starting kicker job; however, Barth was released in July 2009.
On November 22, 2009, Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal in overtime to give Kansas City a 27–24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the defending Super Bowl champions.
Succop finished his rookie season tying an NFL record for highest field goal percentage by a rookie in a season with 86.2%. He also passed NFL Hall of Famer Jan Stenerud for most field goals made by a rookie in Chiefs history. He was awarded the Mack Lee Hill Award by the Chiefs in 2009, and led the team in scoring. He scored more points (104) than any other rookie in the NFL that year, and this placed him second in Chiefs history in scoring by a rookie.  Succop was also named to NFL's All-Rookie team his rookie year.
On October 31, 2010, Succop made a 35-yard field goal as time expired in overtime to help the Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 13-10. Exactly one year later, Succop made a field goal in overtime to beat the San Diego Chargers.
Succop's 2011 campaign started by making one of his first four field goal attempts. Succop went on to make his next 21 field goals until having two attempts blocked in a week 16 loss to the Oakland Raiders.
At the end of the 2011 season, Succop signed a five-year contract extension worth $14 million, which includes $2 million in guaranteed salary and $675,000 in incentives if Succop makes a Pro Bowl and the Chiefs make the playoffs every season of his contract.
On September 23, 2012, Succop became the Chiefs all-time leader in field goals attempted and field goals made in a single game (going 6-for-6) en route to a 27-24 OT win at the New Orleans Saints.
On December 29, 2013, Succop missed a 41-yard field goal against the San Diego Chargers with 4 seconds remaining in regulation. However, controversy arose over an uncalled penalty, which would have allowed a second field goal attempt. This caused the game to go into overtime and allowed the Chargers to win, preventing the Pittsburgh Steelers from getting a spot in the AFC Wildcard playoff game.
Succop was waived on August 30, 2014 during the Chiefs final preseason cuts in a salary-cap move.
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