*** 2014 Prospects: Chiefs Visits / Met / Work Outs *** - Page 11

Dante84 · 09:52 PM

Hello, friends; It's that time of year again.

3 years ago, this thread had a few guys that we selected in the draft. 2 years ago, this thread had 4 of our 8 draft picks. Last year we got Kelce, Fisher from the visits we recorded.

Last year, around this time, the big question was the QB. Dorsey and Reid did their homework, and spoke with almost every legitimate candidate. After this, they chose to make the trade for Alex Smith. Conversely, we brought in almost no Safeties or CB's, and ended up picking up a bunch in FA.

This should help us get an idea not only for the draft, but also to get an idea for what positions Dorsey and Reid feel need improvement. It might foretell a trade or FA acquisition.

We can apply that same logic to this year's search. We desperately need a Safety, and we need WR's. I could see us visiting with a bunch of safeties, only to snag a big one via trade or FA. We might not bring in a lot of WR's, and grab a bunch via FA.

This year will allow us to monitor Dorsey and Reid trends and patterns, because we will have two years of data to work off of instead of one.

I am going to try to link to comprehensive player profiles when they exist, courtesy of draftbreakdown.com. For some of the lesser-known guys, it may just be a random video or profile from their team website.

Reminder as to how this works: When you guys see a solid lead on someone we are interested in, post it in here (links, please). Still trying to keep this sucker legit.

Offense
QB
Tahj Boyd, Clemson
Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois
David Fales, San Jose State
Aaron Murray, Georgia
Connor Shaw, South Carolina
Tyler Russell, Mississippi State
Brett Smith, Wyoming
Derek Carr, Fresno State

RB
Charles Sims, West Virginia
Senorise Perry, Louisville
Dominique Williams, Wagner
Chad Abram, Florida State (Fullback)
Jerick McKinnon, Georgia Southern
De'Anthony Thomas, Oregon

WR
Mike Campanaro, Wake Forest
Josh Huff, Oregon
Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma
Ryan Grant, Tulane
Solomon Patton, Florida
Marqise Lee, University of Southern California
Mike Evans, Texas A&M
Brandin Cooks, Oregon State
Josh Ford, University of Kansas
Maurice Woodard, Lincoln

TE
Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington
Erik Swoope, Miami - Basketball Player
Justin Jones, East Carolina

OT
Billy Turner, North Dakota State (OT/G) *Multiple meetings
Ja'Wuan James, Tennessee
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, McGill University (CAN)
Garrett Scott, Marshall

G
Wes Johnson, Vanderbilt

C

Defense
CB
Stanley Jean-Baptiste, Nebraska
Keith McGill, Utah
Pierre Desir, Lindenwood *Multiple meetings
E.J. Gaines, Missouri
Jason Verrett, TCU
Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
Brandon Dixon, Northwest Missouri State
Shaquille Richardson, Arizona
Keith Lewis, Virginia University of Lynchburg *Multiple meetings
Sammy Seamster, Middle Tennessee State
Walt Aikens, Liberty
Ryan White, Auburn
Qua Cox, Jacksonville State
Brandon McCladdie, The Citadel

S
Terrence Brooks, Florida State
Craig Loston, LSU
Ahmad Dixon, Baylor
Marqueston Huff, Wyoming
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Alabama
Calvin Pryor, Louisville
Kenny Ladler, Vanderbilt
Lonnie Ballentine, Memphis
Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois
Kimario McFadden, South Carolina State
Nickoe Whitley, Mississippi State

OLB
Christian Jones, Florida State (DE/OLB)
Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech
Kyle Van Noy, BYU
Carlos Fields, Winston-Salem State
James Davidson, UTEP (OLB/DE)
Justin Jackson, Wake Forest
Derrell Johnson, East Carolina

ILB
Telvin Smith, Florida State
Chris Borland, Wisconsin

DE
IK Enemkpali, Louisiana Tech
Chris Smith, Arkansas (DE/OLB)
Zach Moore, Concordia
James Gayle, Virginia Tech
Tevin Mims, University of South Florida
Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame
Kony Ealy, Missouri
Colton Underwood, Illinois State
Justin Anderson, UMass
Aaron Lynch, South Florida

DT
Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
Will Sutton, Arizona State *Multiple meetings
Louis Nix, Notre Dame
Jimmy Staten, Middle Tennessee State
Kona Schwenke, Notre Dame
Dominique Easley, Florida

ForeverChiefs58 · 05-06-2014, 08:26 AM

@RavensInsider: Citadel defensive back Brandon McCladdie has drawn interest from the Panthers, Rams, Chiefs, Cowboys and Texans.

Dante84 · 05-06-2014, 09:00 AM

Updated.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 05-07-2014, 02:46 AM

Well, from the looks of this list now I'd say we're gonna be drafting WR,CB,S,DE with a late rd QB thrown in.

Halfcan · 05-07-2014, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Draft insider Tony Pauline reports that Mississippi State QB Tyler Russell "put on a passing clinic" in a private workout for the Patriots, Packers and Chiefs on Thursday.

"His deep passes were on the money and Russell was also accurate with short and intermediate throws," Pauline wrote. Because Russell's senior season was ruined by a concussion and a torn labrum, he may not be drafted. However, the 6-foot-4, 221-pounder has intriguing tools and is a decent developmental option due to his size and arm strength. Pauline adds that running back LaDarius Perkins was a "beneficiary" of the workout because he "really impressed scouts with his pass catching skills." Apr 25 - 7:25 PM
Source: TFY Draft Insider

The NEW Tyler!!

Discuss Thrower · 05-08-2014, 10:12 PM

So KC goes with a guy they didn't even work out, eh?

Dante84 · 05-08-2014, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

So KC goes with a guy they didn't even work out, eh?

Seems that way! Something to take into account for next year when we try to project our first pick, haha

Dee Ford tells us he never had contact with the Chiefs throughout draft process. Said he's a big fan on Tamba Hali and Eric Berry.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) May 9, 2014

Discuss Thrower · 05-08-2014, 11:36 PM

I'd assume there's a degree of showmanship in predraft workouts.

Dante84 · 05-09-2014, 09:08 PM

Lulz

Another theme is the players didn't seem to have much interaction with the Chiefs.
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) May 10, 2014

Dante84 · 05-09-2014, 09:09 PM

Guess we'll use this list in reverse next year.

- Insane Measurables
- Flashes late
- Good Senior/Shrine Bowls
- High Upside regardless of durability concerns

Dante84 · 05-11-2014, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante84

I'm willing to bet at least 5 on this list become Chiefs when training camp opens.

I was close. Looks like these 4:

Aaron Murray, Georgia
De'Anthony Thomas, Oregon
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, McGill University
Kona Schwenke, Notre Dame

RunKC · 05-13-2014, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunKC

Guys if there is 1 QB that I think Reid would draft in this draft, it's Aaron Murray. Call it a hunch, but he just seems like the kind of QB Reid would jump on.

He's a lot like Alex Smith in that he's mobile, very smart, takes care of the ball and has good leadership.

He's got a good personality that seems to energize people and his accuracy is there. I think if he's there in round 3 we take a long hard look at him.

01-21-2014, 01:27 PM
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $-1838004 VARSITY	* 2014 Prospects: Chiefs Visits / Met / Work Outs * Hello, friends; It's that time of year again. 3 years ago, this thread had a few guys that we selected in the draft. 2 years ago, this thread had 4 of our 8 draft picks. Last year we got Kelce, Fisher from the visits we recorded. Last year, around this time, the big question was the QB. Dorsey and Reid did their homework, and spoke with almost every legitimate candidate. After this, they chose to make the trade for Alex Smith. Conversely, we brought in almost no Safeties or CB's, and ended up picking up a bunch in FA. This should help us get an idea not only for the draft, but also to get an idea for what positions Dorsey and Reid feel need improvement. It might foretell a trade or FA acquisition. We can apply that same logic to this year's search. We desperately need a Safety, and we need WR's. I could see us visiting with a bunch of safeties, only to snag a big one via trade or FA. We might not bring in a lot of WR's, and grab a bunch via FA. This year will allow us to monitor Dorsey and Reid trends and patterns, because we will have two years of data to work off of instead of one. I am going to try to link to comprehensive player profiles when they exist, courtesy of draftbreakdown.com. For some of the lesser-known guys, it may just be a random video or profile from their team website. Reminder as to how this works: When you guys see a solid lead on someone we are interested in, post it in here (links, please). Still trying to keep this sucker legit. Offense QB Tahj Boyd, Clemson Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois David Fales, San Jose State Aaron Murray, Georgia Connor Shaw, South Carolina Tyler Russell, Mississippi State Brett Smith, Wyoming Derek Carr, Fresno State RB Charles Sims, West Virginia Senorise Perry, Louisville Dominique Williams, Wagner Chad Abram, Florida State (Fullback) Jerick McKinnon, Georgia Southern De'Anthony Thomas, Oregon WR Mike Campanaro, Wake Forest Josh Huff, Oregon Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma Ryan Grant, Tulane Solomon Patton, Florida Marqise Lee, University of Southern California Mike Evans, Texas A&M Brandin Cooks, Oregon State Josh Ford, University of Kansas Maurice Woodard, Lincoln TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington Erik Swoope, Miami - Basketball Player Justin Jones, East Carolina OT Billy Turner, North Dakota State (OT/G) Multiple meetings Ja'Wuan James, Tennessee Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, McGill University (CAN) Garrett Scott, Marshall G Wes Johnson, Vanderbilt C Defense* CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste, Nebraska Keith McGill, Utah Pierre Desir, Lindenwood Multiple meetings E.J. Gaines, Missouri Jason Verrett, TCU Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State Brandon Dixon, Northwest Missouri State Shaquille Richardson, Arizona Keith Lewis, Virginia University of Lynchburg Multiple meetings Sammy Seamster, Middle Tennessee State Walt Aikens, Liberty Ryan White, Auburn Qua Cox, Jacksonville State Brandon McCladdie, The Citadel S Terrence Brooks, Florida State Craig Loston, LSU Ahmad Dixon, Baylor Marqueston Huff, Wyoming Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Alabama Calvin Pryor, Louisville Kenny Ladler, Vanderbilt Lonnie Ballentine, Memphis Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois Kimario McFadden, South Carolina State Nickoe Whitley, Mississippi State OLB Christian Jones, Florida State (DE/OLB) Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech Kyle Van Noy, BYU Carlos Fields, Winston-Salem State James Davidson, UTEP (OLB/DE) Justin Jackson, Wake Forest Derrell Johnson, East Carolina ILB Telvin Smith, Florida State Chris Borland, Wisconsin DE IK Enemkpali, Louisiana Tech Chris Smith, Arkansas (DE/OLB) Zach Moore, Concordia James Gayle, Virginia Tech Tevin Mims, University of South Florida Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame Kony Ealy, Missouri Colton Underwood, Illinois State Justin Anderson, UMass Aaron Lynch, South Florida DT Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota Will Sutton, Arizona State Multiple meetings Louis Nix, Notre Dame Jimmy Staten, Middle Tennessee State Kona Schwenke, Notre Dame Dominique Easley, Florida Last edited by Dante84; 05-06-2014 at 09:52 PM..*
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