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

[Dante84]

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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[gonefishin53]

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.

[Chris Meck]

I am SO on the Jaylon Ferguson train.

[Dante84]

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

[htismaqe]

I want Nasir Adderley.

[Dante84]

Just added:

Derrick Baity, CB, Kentucky
Blace Brown, CB, Troy
Rashad Fenton, CB, South Carolina
Carl Granderson, DE, Wyoming
David Sills, WR, West Virginia
Joe Dineen Jr., ILB, Kansas

Thanks to T-PostTom!

[T-post Tom]

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.

[ntexascardfan]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

ME TOO!

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.

[kccrow]

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.

[RustShack]

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.

[MaHomies]

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)

[Dante84]

Can’t overlook TE2. Huge hole currently.

[MaHomies]

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

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by MaHomies

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

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

No.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

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.

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.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

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.