*** 2019 Prospect Tracker: Chiefs Interest / Visits / Work Outs ***
 

Well, we made it all the way to Overtime of the AFC Championship. With a solid draft, we could get over the hump.

This is the 8th year in a row that we will be tracking the college players the Chiefs have publicly or privately expressed interest in leading up to the NFL Draft.

Here's how we did in 2018. We had 7 guys on the list end up making the roster, including 4 draft picks! Hell of job, guys!

For those who are new, the way this operates is that we collectively monitor various social media sources, blogs, articles and reports for news of the Chiefs' interest in a certain player. When posted in this thread, I will update the OP to include the player. *Please provide the link to the article, the players name, position and team.

I am going to try to link to player profiles when they exist, courtesy of The Draft Network, a pretty sweet new website.

Let's meet some of our future Chiefs:

2019 Draft - Chiefs Prospect Tracker

Offense
QB
Trace McSorley, Penn State
Peyton Bender, Kansas

RB
Darrell Henderson, Memphis
David Montgomery, Iowa State
Devin Singletary, FAU
Dexter Williams, Notre Dame
Justice Hill, Oklahoma State
LJ Scott, Michigan State
Mike Weber, Ohio State
Miles Sanders, Penn State
Nick Brossette, LSU
Rodney Anderson, Oklahoma
Trayveon Williams, Texas A&M
Tony Pollard, Memphis
Johnathan Thomas, Penn State
Josh Jacobs, Alabama
Marquis Young, UMass
Alex Barnes, Kansas State
Denzel Strong, NW Missouri State
Deron Thompson, Kansas
Josh Caldwell, Emporia State
Kendall Morris, Kansas
Darwin Thompson, Utah State
Jalin Moore, Appalachian State



WR
Andy Isabella, UMass
Tyre Brady, Marshall
Jakobi Meyers, NC State
David Sills, West Virginia
N’Keal Harry, Arizona State
Hakeem Butler, Iowa State
Jamal Custis, Syracuse
Mecole Hardman, Georgia
Terry Godwin, Georgia
Deebo Samuel, South Carolina
Dillon Mitchell, Oregon
Kelvin Harmon, NC State
Terry McLaurin, Ohio State
DeAndre Thompkins, Penn State
John Ursua, Hawaii
Ryan Shadler, Kansas
Emanuel Hall, Missouri
Jeremiah Booker, Kansas
Justin Hobbs, Tulsa
Kyrion Parker, Central Missouri


TE
Dawson Knox, Ole Miss
Irv Smith, Alabama
Isaac Nauta, Georgia
Jace Sternberger, Texas A&M
Josh Oliver, San Jose St.
Zach Gentry, Michigan
Tommy Sweeney, Boston College
Drew Sample, Washington
Trevon Wesco, West Virginia
Alize Mack, Notre Dame
Matt Sokol, Michigan State
Andrew Reinkemeyer, South Alabama
Austin Burau, Missouri Western
Kendall Blanton, Missouri
Seth Hebert, Central Missouri


OT
Bobby Evans, Oklahoma
Dalton Risner, Kansas State
Derwin Gray, Maryland
Greg Little, Ole Miss
Michael Deiter, Wisconsin
Michael Jordan, Ohio State
Ross Pierschbacher, Alabama
Trey Pipkins, Sioux Falls
Tytus Howard, Alabama State
Derrick Puni, Central Missouri
Ethan Greenidge, Villanova


G
Beau Benzschawel, Wisconsin
Bennett Powers, Oklahoma
Nate Davis, UNC Charlotte
Abdul Beecham, Kansas State
Alex Fontana, Kansas
Dwayne Wallace, Kansas
Kevin Pendleton, Missouri
Samson Bailey, Missouri


C
Connor McGovern, Penn State
Garrett Bradbury, NC State
Lamont Gaillard, Georgia


Defense
CB
Kris Boyd, Texas
Amani Oruwariye, Penn State
Derrick Baity, Kentucky
Blace Brown, Troy
Rashad Fenton, South Carolina
Rock Ya Sin, Temple
Joejuan Williams, Vanderbilt
Corey Ballentine, Washburn
DeAndre “Dre” Baker, Georgia
Byron Murphy, Washington
Saivion Smith, Alabama
Justin Layne, Michigan State
Jamalcolm Liggins, Dickinson State (*also a wr)
Brandin Dandridge, Missouri Western
Duke Shelley, Kansas State
Finis Stribling, Missouri
Shakial Taylor, Kansas


S
Nasir Adderley, Delaware
Taylor Rapp, Washington
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida
Jaquon Johnson, Miami
Marquise Blair, Utah
Malik Gant, Marshall
Juan Thornhill, Virginia
Johnathan Abram, Mississippi State
Deionte Thompson, Alabama
Darius West, Kentucky
Doyin Jibowu, Fort Hays State
Will Harris, Boston College
Cam Hilton, Missouri
Kendall Adams, Kansas State


DE / Edge
Oshane Ximines, Old Dominion
Jaylon Ferguson, LA Tech
Carl Granderson, Wyoming
Clelin Ferrell, Clemson
Jachai Polite, Florida
Montez Sweat, Mississippi State
Austin Bryant, Clemson
Shareef Miller, Penn State
Anthony Nelson, Iowa
L.J. Collier, TCU
Kyle Phillips, Tennessee
Zach Allen, Boston College
Tim Ward, Old Dominion
Josh Allen, Kentucky
Freedom Akinmoladun, Nebraska


OLB
David Long, West Virginia
Cole Holcomb, North Carolina


ILB
Otaro Alaka, Texas A&M
Te’Von Coney, Notre Dame
Terrill Hanks, New Mexico State
Joe Dineen, Kansas
Cameron Smith, USC
Deshaun Davis, Auburn
Kendall Joseph, Clemson
Jordan Jones, Kentucky
Koa Farmer, Penn State
Terez Hall, Mizzou
Brandon Lee, Missouri
Josh Watson, Colorado State
Sione Takitaki, BYU
Emeke Egbule, Houston


DL
Isaiah Buggs, Alabama
Charles Omenihu, Texas
John Cominsky, Charleston


DT
Dontavius Russell, Auburn
Terry Beckner, Missouri
Daniel Wise, Kansas
Khalen Saunders, Western Illinois
Dexter Lawrence, Clemson
Amani Bledsoe, Oklahoma
Walter Palmore, Missouri
Jeffery Simmons, Mississippi State
Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame


Special Teams
P
Corey Fatony, Mizzou


K


LS
Dalton Harmon, Kansas State
Davis Tullis, Kansas State
John Wirtel, Kansas



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Props to Tribal Warfare:

Oruwariye.... stud :thumb:

Adderly is gonna be good

Anyone else a bit surprised we're meeting with WRs, not RBs?

not at all. We just extended Damien Williams, Darrel Williams has looked pretty good, and there's still Ware that we could re-sign if needed. Also, West already knows the offense and as a back-up is okay.

RB's flourish in this scheme. It's not about them being stud talents. They're schemed open and all the movement of the line creates open lanes.

It's not a position of need.

This. I don't mind searching the scrap heap even a little bit.

Maybe the Senior bowl RBs are expected to go higher than the Chiefs expect to take a RB. I'm sure they will meet with a ton of RBs before the draft.

That being said, especially if we get a pick above 30-50 from tag and trading Ford, I would love to actually add a WR or TE this year in the 2nd. Just gotta use the 1st rounder on D and get the FA pieces in place to know you can take a guy on offense early.

we'll probably take a RB somewhere in the draft, but probably not till rd. 4 a the earliest and I'd bet it's more likely we pick up some UDFA small school guys instead as training camp fodder and to see if any shake out.

It's just not a need when we have a lot of needs. i mean, who's 3 deep in stud RB's?

We need defensive players at every level, we need OL depth and development, maybe WR's. We haven't got a second TE. All needs before RB right now.

I agree. I would say that taking a flyer on some blazing fast guy late wouldn't hurt and see if you can make a football player out of him.

I've been saying all season that Boyd was tremendously over rated in mock drafts and I think senior bowl week has proven that out. He was atrocious in his time during the first half.

With that said...here's some scouting feedback on the two Longhorn targets we've talked to.

My personal opinion is that if we tag + trade Dee Ford that Charles Omenihu could be an interesting take for us to slide into the LEO alongside Chris Jones in Spags defense.

" The bottom line is that neither Charles Omenihu nor Kris Boyd blew the doors off the Senior Bowl in the way many would have hoped. There is good news, though. I've talked to tons of scouts and professional analysts this week and no one thinks Omenihu falls out of the second round. Sitting at the airport and typing this, I was talking to a well-known sportswriter who said hello and I told him I was writing an update on the two and asked his opinion. He said that he couldn't see Charles going any later than Day 2 (meaning rounds 2 and 3) and a scout sitting at my gate next to me overheard the conversation and agreed that he will not. Armed with all this information, I think it is fair to project Omenihu's draft floor currently as late third-round with upside to move up from there with a good combine and/or a great game on Saturday.

We've seen edge guys like Ezekiel Ansah and even as recently as last year, Marcus Davenport, have a slow week of practices and then explode in the game to help their stock. Such an event for Omenihu would surely be a boon.

"There were so many good DL," one scout said when I asked about Omenihu's week, "it was hard to stand out. Better using his hands. You saw his arms, but I like the way he used his hands. The (North OL) is tough."

I really like Jaylen Ferguson out of Louisiana Tech. His motor never stops and I love how he plays with violence and is relentless in pursuit. He is projecting at the bottom of Round 1 - right in the wheelhouse....

These.

not sure if this is where I should say this but-

I did some looking back through Spags' personnel on his better defenses. He'll play rookies in key spots and 2nd year guys. In 2007 he had a rookie corner and a couple of second year starters. So if guys can play, they'll play.

Disagree. Williams done well no doubt, but he's still not as good as Kareem Hunt and that's why the Pats were able to be successful in the first half because they didn't respect our run game at all. Getting a stud rb should be a priority imo and i'm hopeful that they already know who like and their targets weren't at the senior bowl.

I'm assuming the rookie corner was a 1st rounder?

Or Jaylon Ferguson, DE/Edge, Lousiana Tech. Either would be nice.

yes, Aaron Ross.

The dude had 3 TD's last Sunday, and would have had 4 without the overthrow. :shrug:

yeah i don't get the Damien Williams overlook.

Man, I really like Jaylon too.

Honestly, reading more about him after the senior bowl he might be my favorite edge rusher that we could realistically have a shot at drafting.

He was schemed open imo. We need a dominant rb to really enhance this O and keep it at a high level I think.

You should re-read your sentence. And think about what you said in it. And what it means.

ME TOO! :D

If he's relying on being schemed open then he's not top class. The better rb's don't need to be schemed open, THEY DOMINATE either way. I hope you can fathom my point this time.

I got it in the first place. I think you're misguided.

RB's always do well in Reid's scheme. Always. Because, as you say, they are 'schemed open'.

Hunt had some particular physical attributes, notably outstanding balance. Damien Williams is a good receiver, pass blocker, shifty runner with some power and 'want to'. He produces like a top 10 back projected over a full season. You also have Darrel Williams, who has looked like an excellent power back in limited duty. And Ware, who just a couple of years ago was your #1 back and has 4 years now in the offense. If you had to, West has also been decent. You have a stable of RB's that can all produce.

Statistically speaking, however, we lost absolutely nothing when Hunt left. The production didn't drop off.

When you have a top flight offense with everyone returning, including depth at RB, and a #31 ranked defense, you don't spend draft capital or FA money on RB's. Even with Hunt here, RB is like the 3rd option of this offense.

Well firstly Ware is a free agent this offseason and is unlikely to be back. Secondly Williams has been in the league for a while now and this is his best ever period of production and why is that? It's because he's scheme reliant imo and isn't someone who's natural ability can change a game like Kareem could. Tbh I would be stunned if the Chiefs follow your logic and don't get a new rb. Yes, the defense needs attention but there is no harm in strengthening your strength (offense) a little more too.

Most RBs are schemed open, it’s the nature of the position. Go look at how many yards Gurley’s o line blocks for him. Hint: the o line produces more yards than Gurley.

prepare to be stunned.

Only so many cap dollars to go around. Big, gaping holes on defense and only so many draft picks.

mid to low round RB pick, sure, perhaps. More likely a small school UDFA.

No-one is saying they should bring one in in Fa. You implied that we shouldn't bring one in at all, so you seem to have changed your tune with that last statement. I believe they would take one in the third round if a decent one drops there.

IMO, the one position on offense that needs to be filled is a versatile TE/H-back/FB type to be a legit 5th receiving option when AR goes heavy. I think Alize Mack, Notre Dame, could fill that role. Receiving options didn't put up good numbers in ND's offense, but Mack has 4.5 speed, good agility, and is listed between 6'3'' and 6'5'' tall and 244lbs and 251 lbs. Scouts think he'll do well in a pro offense.

I am SO on the Jaylon Ferguson train.

Be sure to share updates if yall see anyone else we've met with.

I want Nasir Adderley.

Just added:

Thanks to T-PostTom!

Really hoping the Chiefs' 1st pick is a CB that can start his first year. Even if it means moving up for fair compensation. CB is a premium position & a position of need. Locking up a 5 yr rookie contract for a starting CB seems like a top option for the Chiefs.

You know, after going back and watching film on both of them I think I'm back in the Omenihu camp.

To me the difference is versatility. Omenihu is a monster off the edge, but he can also hold up on the run and shows well when he is used in coverage. Todd Orlando's defense is pretty exotic and he liked to drop Omenihu back in obvious passing downs and bring pressure with the linebackers. With there being some concerns about Houston as a SAM in Spags defense, that extra flexibility and unpredictability could be a big asset.

One of the things that I think would be fascinating with him is how he could be used in obvious passing downs. He was a 3-tech in Texas' 34 defense, but I think is more natural as a LEO in a 43. He could slide inside, spin Houston down to the LEO, and give us the opportunity to really create some havoc upfront.

So far looking at a few I really like. I'm interested in Hanks too at LB. He's kind of hot and cold for me though, but he has the talent.

I think obviously we need to target a CB(or two) high, a late round flyer CB or potentially even undrafted would be Brian Peavy from Iowa State. According to PFF he was one of if not the best CB’s in the nation this year and on their awards, he was first team All-American. Classic example of a guy who doesn’t kill in in combine drills, but is a great football player and classic example of someone who could easily be a steal.

Our position needs are CB, Safety, ILB, DT, OG.
At CB, I like Greedy Williams(Early 1st), Trayvon Mullen(Early 2nd), Amani Oruwariye(Early 2nd), or Kris Boyd(Mid 2nd)
At Safety I like Deionte Thompson(Mid-Late 1st), Johnathan Abram(Mid 2nd), Juan Thornhill(Mid-Late 2nd), Jaquon Johnson (Early 3rd), or Lukas Denis(Mid 3rd)
At ILB I like Devin White(Early 1st), Mack Wilson(Early 2nd),Tre Lamar (Mid 3rd)
At DT, I like basically all of them that can be taken in the first 3 rounds.
At OG, I like Beau Benzschwal(Early 3rd)

Can’t overlook TE2. Huge hole currently.

Resign Kelvin Benjamin's fat a** and teach him to block

Can't catch. He's basically Harris but worse.

No.

they'll bring in guys at every position every year. I'll bet they even invite a QB or two to camp.

I'm saying RB is not a priority; we have 2 that have played well and two more that we could re-sign that are average to above average if we want. There will be UDFA's in camp, and perhaps a late round pick because that's how you run an NFL franchise.

There's not a NEED at the position. If you want to talk about offensive needs, we will likely NEED a C, could use a G, and have only one TE.

On defense, we likely need 4 or 5 guys, depending on who we keep of the higher paid older cats; most of whom are injured a lot. Most of whom I would imagine, they let go.

:clap::clap::clap:

My favorite possible Chiefs in this draft-
Oruwariye, Ferguson, D. Baker. It is plausible that we could nab all three in the first two rounds.

All 3 of those guys will go in the top 50 picks. Baker could go top 20

Khaleke Hudson out of Michigan would be a GREAT fit for the blitzing safety in Spagnuolo's scheme. Bet we could get him with our 3rd.

I know. I think we'll get another high pick in a Ford tag and trade.

Ive been watching all the mocks and have seen all three taken within striking distance of our 1st and 2nd, and with another #2 and maybe even a low #1st for Ford it could happen.

I think Johnathan Abram from MissSt is a better fit.

I admittedly didn't get to watch him much but Abram really struggled in coverage in the Outback Bowl. I know you were talking about blitzes but I prefer my safeties to be a little more versatile. Abrams seemed to me to be a small LB out there.

Agreed.

He is more Deone Buchanon-esque than the fit of a traditional SS/FS. They blitzed him from the slot corner position a shit ton in the Bowl game. He is physical and likes to hit, but rather pedestrian in coverage. I question his versatility.

If the Giants do not tag Collins, I believe he will be a Chief. Spags loves him.

There's like 3 safeties I think we can get with our second pick.
Juan Thornhill(Virginia), Jaquon Johnson (Miami), or Lukas Denis(Boston College).

Also we can decide on Abram after the combine. If he runs a sub 4.6 40, I think he'd be fine.

Will Montez sweat be gone by the time we pick? Thoughts on him?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gan...e-montez-sweat

Injury prone rb late? Thoughts on him? Rodney Anderson

http://insidethepylon.com/nfl/2019-n...dney-anderson/

Sweat won't be there.

I'm not a big Sweat fan. He looks the part, but meh.

He certainly wasn't a factor in the bowl game.

I’ve got some combine additions to plug in this weekend:

https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2019/...tings-and-more

https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019....co/yuSr2h6vJL

Devin Singletary RB FAU Informal

Darrell Henderson RB Memphis Formal*

LJ Scott RB Michigan State N/A

Tony Pollard RB Memphis Informal

Miles Sanders RB Penn State Formal

Trayveon Williams RB Texas A&M Formal

Rodney Anderson RB Oklahoma N/A

Dexter Williams RB Notre Dame Formal

Mike Weber RB Ohio State Formal

Nick Brossette RB LSU Formal

Justice Hill RB Oklahoma State Formal

Dalton Risner OL K-State Formal

Greg Little OL Ole Miss Formal*

Lamont Gaillard OL Georgia Formal

Beau Benzschawel OL Wisconsin Formal

Michael Jordan OL Ohio State N/A

Tytus Howard OL Alabama State Formal*

Bennett Powers OL Oklahoma Formal*

Bobby Evans OL Oklahoma Informal

Derwin Gray OL Maryland Informal

Garrett Bradbury OL NC State Formal

Connor McGovern OL Penn State Formal

Nate Davis OL UNC Charlotte Formal

Trey Pipkins OL Sioux Falls Formal

https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019....co/qubD2qQzsD

Zach Gentry TE Michigan Informal

Dawson Knox TE Ole Miss Formal

Isaac Nauta TE Georgia N/A

Irv Smith Jr. TE Alabama N/A

Tommy Sweeney TE Boston College Informal

Drew Sample TE Washington N/A

Trevon Wesco TE/FB West Virginia Senior Bowl

Josh Oliver TE San Jose State Senior Bowl

Alize Mack TE Notre Dame N/A

Jace Sternberger TE Texas A&M Formal*

Kelvin Harmon WR NC State Informal

N’Keal Harry WR Arizona State N/A

Hakeem Butler WR Iowa State N/A

Jamal Custis WR Syracuse N/A

Tyre Brady WR Marshall Senior Bowl + Formal

Mecole Hardman WR Georgia N/A

Terry Godwin WR Georgia N/A

Dillon Mitchell WR Oregon Informal

Jakobi Meyers WR NC State Senior Bowl

Terry McLaurin WR Ohio State N/A

Deebo Samuel WR South Carolina Formal*

Updated the list. We are now up to 72 names, surprisingly very heavy on offensive skill positions.

Just Added:
I'll go back and update with player links when I get a chance.

Thanks for the work Dante.

Okay - just updated everyone with a link to their "TDN" profile page.

I'm digging their website - just wish there was video of the prospects like DraftBreakdown had.

https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019....co/UQU8rOreVd

LJ Collier DL TCU Formal*

John Cominsky DL Charleston Informal

Shareef Miller DL Penn State Informal

Anthony Nelson DL Iowa N/A

Terry Beckner Jr DL Missouri N/A

Daniel Wise DL Kansas Shrine Game

Clelin Ferrell DL Clemson Informal

Charles Omenihu DL Texas Formal*

Jachai Polite DL Florida Formal*

Montez Sweat DL Mississippi State Formal*

Austin Bryant DL Clemson N/A

Khalen Saunders DL Western Illinois Formal*

Dexter Lawrence DL Clemson Formal

Terrill Hanks LB New Mexico State Informal and Formal

Kendall Joseph LB Clemson Informal

Jordan Jones LB Kentucky N/A

https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019....co/9DbgPvLwAz


Taylor Rapp S Washington Formal and Informal

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson S Florida N/A

Jaquon Johnson S Miami Senior Bowl

Marquise Blair S Utah Informal

Malik Gant S Marshall Formal*

Juan Thornhill S Virginia Formal* and informal

Johnathan Abram S Mississippi State Formal*

Deionte Thompson S Alabama Formal

Nasir Adderley S Delaware N/A

Darius West S Kentucky N/A

Joejuan Williams CB Vanderbilt Formal and informal

Kris Boyd CB Texas Senior Bowl

Corey Ballentine CB Washburn Formal

Rock Ya-Sin CB Temple Senior Bowl

DeAndre “Dre” Baker CB Georgia N/A

Byron Murphy CB Washington N/A

Saivion Smith CB Alabama Informal

Where is Sweat projected? Dude looks good

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I've seen him all over the place. Mid 1st all the way to end of the 2nd.

I only saw him play a handful of times when he was on national TV and he had a tendency to disappear in big games in my eyes.

Sweat looks like he closes fast when he gets an opening.

The problem is that he doesn't appear to shed blocks very well. Might make for a better 3-4 OLB in the pros. I don't know. Like I said, the handful of times I got to see him, I got excited, only to see him disappear.

Todd McShay's latest mock is out, and he has Georgia CB Deandre Baker heading to the Chiefs with the No. 29 pick.

If the Chiefs address the CB need in the first round, he writes, look for them to add a RB in the second or third round.

According to the OP we've looked at 51 offensive players and 21 defensive.

I need to update the list this week.

Just added:
...and once I figure out edge vs DT vs DL, I need to add:
...and then I need to plug in all the links. Hope to get it done in the next day or two.

Anthony Nelson would be a good late-rounder. He's a high motor DE, is disciplined in both the run and pass game, and can get after the QB. He'd be quality depth at DE.

What about Devin White? Is there just no chance he falls to us?

Doubtful. He's probably a top 10 pick at this point. They'd have to trade their entire draft. For a non-pass rushing linebacker.

Not bloody likely I would say.

http://walterfootball.com/ProspectMeetings/ByTeam

Kyle Phillips, DE, Tennessee (PRO)

This might help you a tad...
LJ Collier DE TCU
Shareef Miller DE Penn State
Anthony Nelson DE Iowa
Terry Beckner Jr DT Missouri
Daniel Wise DT Kansas
Clelin Ferrell DE Clemson
Jachai Polite DE Florida
Montez Sweat DE Mississippi State
Austin Bryant DE Clemson
Khalen Saunders DT Western Illinois
Dexter Lawrence DT Clemson

I'm not at all sure what your DL set is all about... If it's for a tweener type then the closest on that list is Collier.