Five out of the Kansas City Chiefs’ six 2020 draft picks attended the NFL Scouting Combine in February. The Chiefs’ fifth-round pick Mike Danna was considered a snub from the combine.
Below you will find all of the information on combine performances for each of the Chiefs’ newest draft picks. I’ve pointed out the most impressive scores, the events players didn’t participate in and some extra information. I’ve even added a quote for a few players from their media interviews.
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire: 5-7 / 207
| 40-yard | Bench | Vertical | Broad | 3-Cone | Short Shuttle |
| 4.6s | 15 | 39.5″ | 123″ | N/A | N/A |
Most impressive scores – Vertical jump and broad jump.
Omissions – He didn’t run a three-cone or 20-yard shuttle.
Best Quote: “Ultimately I feel like every question was answered this year. Every week it was always something, ‘Does he have breakaway speed?’ And then I bust an 80-yard touchdown. ‘Can he make a guy miss?’ I made plenty of guys miss. ‘Is he going to show up Bama game?’ Ultimately, all the questions were answered, so I feel like my resume is all checked out.”
Info: Edwards-Helaire felt he didn’t have anything to prove and still competed at the combine. That just shows you the type of hard worker and competitor that he is.
LB Willie Gay Jr: 6-1 / 243
| 40-yard | Bench | Vertical | Broad | 3-Cone | Short Shuttle |
| 4.46s | 21 | 39.5″ | 136″ | 7.08s | 4.3s |
Most impressive scores – 40-yard dash, vertical, broad jump, and 20-yard shuttle.
Omissions – None.
Best Quote: N/A
Info: Gay Jr. had the fastest 40-yard dash by a linebacker since 2012. He also had the best broad jump by a linebacker since 2000. It’s easy to see how explosive he is an athlete on tape and he was able to show it off even more at the combine.
OT Lucas Niang: 6-6 / 315
| 40-yard | Bench | Vertical | Broad | 3-Cone | Short Shuttle |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Most impressive scores – N/A.
Omissions – All.
Best Quote: “[2018 vs. Ohio State] was the most excited I’ve probably ever been for a game. I love the competition. I like competing against the best to see how I measure up. I was really excited. What helped me going into the game the most was just watching film. Knowing what to expect, what Nick liked to do, what Chase liked to do. I wouldn’t say I was nervous. I was ready. It was a good feeling after the game was over. Although we lost, I did my job.”
Info: Niang planned to do everything at his pro day which was scheduled for March 27. He was still in recovery mode from his injury at the time of the combine. While he could sprint, he wasn’t yet at full strength.
CB L’Jarius Sneed: 6-foot / 198
| 40-yard | Bench | Vertical | Broad | 3-Cone | Short Shuttle |
| 4.37 | 12 | 41″ | 131″ | N/A | N/A |
Most impressive scores – 40-yard dash, vertical jump, and broad jump.
Omissions –He didn’t run a three-cone or 20-yard shuttle.
Best Quote: N/A
Info: Sneed was actually tested with the DB group, but he’ll play CB for the Chiefs. His 4.37 was the second-fastest time among corners in this draft class. His vertical jump tied that of No. 3 overall draft pick Jeff Okudah.
CB BoPete Keyes: 6-1 / 201
| 40-yard | Bench | Vertical | Broad | 3-Cone | Short Shuttle |
| N/A | N/A | 36″ | 126″ | N/A | N/A |
Most impressive scores – Vertical jump.
Omissions – He didn’t run a 40-yard dash, three-cone or 20-yard shuttle. He also didn’t lift.
Best Quote: N/A
Info: Keyes didn’t participate in many events, but his measurements were quite impressive. He measured in at nearly 6-2 and 201 pounds. He also had nearly 33-inch arms. That’s the type of size and length the Chiefs covet in their press-man corners.
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