Possible reach pick for the Chiefs at 21

**RealSNR** · 04-12-2011, 02:03 PM

And it's one which I wouldn't mind. In fact, I'd be very happy.

Leonard Hankerson

At first I thought the Chiefs were in a bad position to even consider him. Too high for the first and too low when the draft swings back to us in the 2nd round.

But the more I read about him and watch footage, the more I like him. The guy comes from a strong tradition of Miami WRs, he's pro-ready, and he's already been working out with Chris Carter for more than a year now. Also, he's shown steady improvement from year to year.

He had solid but not spectacular sophomore and junior seasons (missed a few games due to injury). In his senior year he exploded. Once prone to the dropsies, he really ironed out catching the ball consistently this past year.

The guy has "all-pro" written all over him. You know Todd Haley would kill for that kind of target to be paired up with DBowe on offense.

And after some consideration, I've decided I wouldn't mind if we reached on him and took him with our first round pick. He makes sense for what this team needs. Take him at 21, trade down from the first, trade up from the 2nd. Whatever. Just do what you gotta do to grab him. I like him way more than Torrey Smith or Jon Baldwin. He's firmly my #3 receiver, and I think he will translate to the pros in a way that none of these other guys can except for maybe Julio Jones. Our offense be significantly upgraded if we had a guy like him.

BigCatDaddy · 04-12-2011, 02:05 PM

I didn't realize he has the speed that he does. I'm not sure why he isn't graded higher, but yeah I would be all in on him at 21 despite most him going much lower.

**RealSNR** · 04-12-2011, 02:11 PM

6'3" 205 lbs. Adequate size. 40 Low: 4.36 40 High: 4.54. Good high jump.

2010 (SENIOR): Led Miami with career-high 1,156 receiving yards on a team-high 72 receptions ... Also the team leader with 13 receiving touchdowns ... His 13 receiving touchdowns set a Miami record, breaking Michael Irvin's mark of 11 set in 1986 ... In the regular-season finale vs. USF, he became just the third player in program history to record a 1,000-yard receiving season and the first to have 2,000 yards for a career and 1,000 yards in a season ... Owns single-season receiving totals in UM history with 1,156, passing Andre Johnson (2002-1,092) and Eddie Brown (1984-1,114) ... Ranked 12th in the nation in total receiving yards (1,156) and 16th in receiving yards per game (88.9) ... The ACC's leading receiver, averaging 88.9 yards per game ... Finished the season ranked second in the ACC in receptions per game (5.5) and ninth in the conference in all-purpose yards (1,156) ... Set single-game career highs in catches (9 vs. USF), yards (147 at Clemson), touchdowns (3, at Clemson) and long reception (79 yards, at Georgia Tech) ... Totaled four games with 100 or more receiving yards ... Caught passes for more than 50 yards in 12-of-13 games ... Six catches for 115 yards and two touchdowns vs. FAMU ... Caught seven balls at Ohio State for 90 yards ... Recorded seven catches for 147 yards and three touchdowns at Clemson ... Had six catches in four more games, including at Duke, at Virginia, vs. Virginia Tech and vs. Notre Dame ... Caught touchdown passes in six consecutive games from Oct. 16-Nov. 20 ... Started 11-of-13 games ... Averaged 16.1 yards per catch ... Named the ACC's Offensive Back of the Week after performance at Clemson.

**The Franchise** · 04-12-2011, 02:40 PM

If there is a way that we could trade down a few spots and grab him.....I'd be happy.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-12-2011, 02:52 PM

I'd take him at 21 without qualms. IMO, he's the #3 receiver in the draft.

bowener · 04-12-2011, 02:54 PM

I would be happy with him at 21.

**DeezNutz** · 04-12-2011, 02:56 PM

We could do a lot worse, so I would be very fine with this pick. Good risk-reward scenario.

**Tribal Warfare** · 04-12-2011, 03:04 PM

I believe a darkhorse pick would be Stephen Paea, because he has all the attributes that Pioli likes and is strong at the point of attack even though he's a 300 pound guy.
This is my suspicion since only Eric Berry was brought in for a visit/look from last years drafted players. At the the same time I believe KC will most likely select Phil Taylor as their 1st rounder.

philfree · 04-12-2011, 03:26 PM

I have no problem with Hankerson at 21 although the trade down a few spots to make the same pick makes it more attractive.

PhilFree

Bump · 04-12-2011, 03:37 PM

I wouldn't sweat it if we drafted him. It's a position of extreme need.

warrior · 04-12-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KCbroncoHATER

And it's one which I wouldn't mind. In fact, I'd be very happy.

Leonard Hankerson

At first I thought the Chiefs were in a bad position to even consider him. Too high for the first and too low when the draft swings back to us in the 2nd round.

But the more I read about him and watch footage, the more I like him. The guy comes from a strong tradition of Miami WRs, he's pro-ready, and he's already been working out with Chris Carter for more than a year now. Also, he's shown steady improvement from year to year.

He had solid but not spectacular sophomore and junior seasons (missed a few games due to injury). In his senior year he exploded. Once prone to the dropsies, he really ironed out catching the ball consistently this past year.

The guy has "all-pro" written all over him. You know Todd Haley would kill for that kind of target to be paired up with DBowe on offense.

And after some consideration, I've decided I wouldn't mind if we reached on him and took him with our first round pick. He makes sense for what this team needs. Take him at 21, trade down from the first, trade up from the 2nd. Whatever. Just do what you gotta do to grab him. I like him way more than Torrey Smith or Jon Baldwin. He's firmly my #3 receiver, and I think he will translate to the pros in a way that none of these other guys can except for maybe Julio Jones. Our offense be significantly upgraded if we had a guy like him.

One of my favorite players to. If we trade down a few spots pick up extra 3rd and take Hankerson I'd be happy.

TRR · 04-12-2011, 04:23 PM

After watching all of last season, it is hard to argue that another starting WR isn't an extreme need.

Other than Bowe (still inconsistent) and Moeaki (will he take the next step?) The receiving game has nobody.
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**The Franchise** · 04-12-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

I believe a darkhorse pick would be Stephen Paea, because he has all the attributes that Pioli likes and is strong at the point of attack even though he's a 300 pound guy.
This is my suspicion since only Eric Berry was brought in for a visit/look from last years drafted players. At the the same time I believe KC will most likely select Phil Taylor as their 1st rounder.

Paea wouldn't be a bad pick either.

**the Talking Can** · 04-12-2011, 05:42 PM

yeah, i'd be fine with that

i wonder if teams aren't going to get hot for Ponder right around where we pick, giving us a real chance to drop...

**Tribal Warfare** · 04-12-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

yeah, i'd be fine with that

i wonder if teams aren't going to get hot for Ponder right around where we pick, giving us a real chance to drop...

or Mallet/Locker

04-12-2011, 02:03 PM
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