The Kansas City Chiefs are off to a fantastic start in the 2020 NFL Draft. They landed the top RB in Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the first round. In the second round, they added LB Willie Gay Jr., one of the most impressive athletes in the draft. And in the third round, they selected OT Lucas Niang, who didn’t give up a sack as a starter for the TCU Bullfrogs.
As we prepare for Day 3 of the NFL Draft, the Chiefs will potentially be making their final two selections, one in each round. Here is a look at ten players, starting with those from our last list that are still available, who Kansas City could be targeting on Day 3:
Virginia CB Bryce Hall
Hall is dropping, which is a clear indication that teams were not comfortable with his gruesome ankle injury suffered in early October. At this point, it almost becomes groupthink as to why he’s falling. If a team had cleared his injury they’re probably scratching their head about why he’s still available and getting cold feet. It does only take one team to stop the tumble.
Hall’s former teammate, Chiefs DB Juan Thornhill, believes that whoever drafts Hall will still be getting a steal.
LSU OT Saahdiq Charles
One of the reasons that Charles is available on Day 3 is that he was suspended for six games during the 2019 season. There are some questions about his character and maturity. He must have not passed all of those questions with flying colors or he’d be off the board by now.
Charles started 28 games at multiple positions during the past three seasons with the Tigers, with one of his primary spots being the left tackle position. Now that the Chiefs picked up Lucas Niang in the third round, it seems unlikely that they’d pursue Charles in the fourth or fifth. They always could double up on the tackle position.
Louisiana Tech CB Amik Robertson
It’s little surprise that Roberston is still available heading into Day 3. The NFL covets size in their defensive backs, and at 5-8 and 187 pounds, he just doesn’t have it. The Conference USA also has yet to have a single-player drafted so far. There also just haven’t been many nickel cornerbacks drafted in general
Still, I believe that Robertson is one of the best remaining players in the 2020 NFL Draft. The idea of pairing him with a player like Tyrann Mathieu is just too exciting of a prospect to pass up.
San Diego State CB Luqman Barcoo
It’s crazy to think that college Football’s reigning interception leader is still available in the 2020 NFL Draft. Barcoo recorded nine interceptions and 16 passes defended during the 2019 season, and the Chiefs are one of the teams that took a pre-draft interest in Barcoo because of that production.
At 6-1 and 175 pounds, teams will want him to bulk up for the NFL game. That’s the benefit of potentially joining a team like the Chiefs, though. He likely wouldn’t have to come in right away and start, even in the event of injury. That could give him some more time to develop his technique and his body for the NFL game.
Syracuse DE Alton Robinson
Brett Veach said that one of the positions he’d like to address today is defensive line and there are quite a few good edge players available. Robinson had a productive career at Syracuse and is one of the more impressive players remaining at the position.
His 6-3 and 264-pound size is perfect for what the Chiefs like in their edge rushers. His performance at the Senior Bowl is what should most draw the attention of Kansas City. During the week of practice and during the game, he was practically unblockable, notching two sacks, multiple pressures and a forced hold.
Oregon WR Juwan Johnson
At 6-4 and 230 pounds, Johnson ran 4.58 40-yard dash at the combine. For reference that’s a second slower than 6-1 203-pound Demarcus Robinson. Johnson also had the top wingspan among receivers at the combine. He uses all that length exceptionally well in the passing game. He also used that length to drive defenders as a blocker on the outside.
If Kansas City decides to go the receiver route, I could totally see Johnson being the type they go after at this point.
Auburn CB Javaris Davis
As I wrote earlier, there hasn’t really been much of a run on nickel corners so far in the draft. At 5-8 and 183 pounds, Davis probably playing on the inside at the next level. At the combine, he had one of the top 40-yard dash times among cornerbacks with a 4.39. He also had a top broad jump score of 124 inches.
If the Chiefs are looking for that nickel defender who can come in and contribute on special teams, Davis can easily be that type of guy.
Nebraska DT Khalil Davis
Brett Veach once said that you shouldn’t let homegrown talent leave your backyard. Davis, a Blue Springs, Missouri native is still available, and he’s one of the most dominant players remaining. At 6-1 and 308 pounds, he’s a hell of an athlete, running the fastest 40-yard dash of any defensive lineman weighing over 300 pounds.
During his senior season at Nebraska, he saw the type of jump in production, that makes you think he’ll be a solid player at the next level. At the worst, he’s another rotational defensive lineman along with the twin Buddha’s (Derrick Nnadi and Khalen Saunders). He does show some upside as a pass rusher, though, with eight sacks in 2019.
Oklahoma State CB A.J. Green
Not to be confused with the wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, Green is a 6-1 and 202-pound cornerback prospect out of Oklahoma State. He’s not the top producer or the speediest cornerback prospect like some of the players already listed, but he does have NFL caliber size. As a senior at Oklahoma State, quarterbacks didn’t really throw his way, which is a testament to his reputation on the field.
Green is among the many players who had a sit down with Chiefs’ coaches at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. I could certainly see him coming in and surprising Chiefs fans early in his career.
Texas A&M WR Quartney Davis
An absolute technician at the wide receiver position, Davis is a guy who regularly beats his man with his releases off the line of scrimmage. Listed at 6-1 and 202 pounds, Davis is a yard after the catch weapon. He’s great at manipulating cornerbacks and getting open even though he isn’t the fastest guy on the field.
On Day 3, you’re looking for special teams impact and that’s probably where Davis would have to start to make the Chiefs. But you can’t help but think about how he’d fit alongside all the other weapons the Chiefs already have at receiver.
