It’s Week 8 in college football and we have even more exciting prospects to watch.
I have identified over 200 prospects for the 2020 draft that I believe could be potential fits for the Kansas City Chiefs. I’ll be releasing mini scouting reports on these prospects in random groups of four up until the draft.
Check out the latest group of prospects down below:
California LB Evan Weaver
The Kansas City Chiefs could be looking to strengthen their linebacker corp in the 2020 NFL draft. Reggie Ragland and Darron Lee are both scheduled to become free agents following the conclusion of the 2019 season.
Weaver is instinctive, smart and boasts great closing speed. He’s fearless when coming up to make a tackle and he has a unique ability to find his way to the ball carrier while knifing through traffic. He’s not bad in coverage either, with two career interceptions and 10 passes defended during his career.
During 2018 Weaver broke out, posting 155 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and two interceptions on the season. One of those interceptions was returned for a touchdown too.
At 6-feet-3 and 235 pounds, Weaver has the size to play at multiple different spots in the Chiefs’ defensive scheme. He doesn’t look like the most athletic player but he’ll surprise some folks in his testing ahead of the 2020 NFL draft.
He’s been reliable while at California, playing in over 40 games leading up to Saturday’s game against Oregon State. With over 20 career starts he’s earned his role as a team caption in 2019.
WATCH: Oregon State at California, Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. CT
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Michigan OG Ben Bredeson
It’s been a while since the Kansas City Chiefs really attacked the left guard position with purpose. From the moment Andy Reid arrived in Kansas City that’s the one spot on the offensive line that has been a revolving door. Now that they’ve figured out the quarterback position it’s time to surround him with an offensive line that is capable of offering consistent protection.
Bredeson is an all-around offensive lineman that’d fit great in the Chiefs’ zone-blocking scheme. He has a real nasty streak in the trenches with a penchant for finishing blocks and playing through the whistle. He’s listed at 6-feet-5 and 320 pounds, which is the ideal size for an NFL guard.
The thing that I think I like most about Bredeson is that he’s an athlete. It shows in the screen game and when he’s pulling as a lead blocker. It also shows in pass protection when things break down in the pocket. He’s the type of guy that can make Patrick Mahomes better in those improvisational situations because he stays active and keeps his head on a swivel.
WATCH: Michigan at Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. CT
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Utah State LB David Woodward
I really like some of the things that Woodward brings to the table as a linebacker. He’s hyper-aggressive and brings the wood when he comes in to make a tackle. He’s really been able to showcase a high football IQ by making plays and getting after the football often.
NFL teams will take notice of is that he’s had production against some schools from outside the Mountain West Conference. In his junior season, he had great games against Michigan State and BYU. This season it’s been games against LSU and Wake Forest.
One thing I’m not sold on about his game is his ability to stack and shed at the next level. He can handle tight ends but he’s eaten up by offensive lineman at times. You’ll probably want to utilize him at one of the outside linebacker spots at the next level.
As I noted earlier, the Chiefs have some free agents departing and could be looking to strengthen their linebacker group.
WATCH: Nevada at Utah State, Saturday, Oct. 19 at 9:15 p.m. CT
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NC State DT Larrell Murchison
Murchison has gone from a JUCO transfer and snowballed into one of the most impressive defenders in college football. From his first season of action in 2018, he’s showed marked improvement and made strides despite being stuck behind some impressive defensive line talent at NC State. During the 2019 season, things have really come together for Murchison. He’s currently tied for fourth in the FBS in sacks with seven.
When you turn on Murchison’s tapes, you’ll notice that he brings a ton of effort and energy on every snap and it’s infectious. He’s extremely quick off the ball, showcasing great explosion. When offensive linemen try to get a handle on him, he’s quite slippery, evading double teams often.
It may seem like Murchison is an obvious candidate to replace Chris Jones in Kansas City, but I think he might be even more appealing as someone who could become an edge rusher at the next level. His 6-feet-3 285-pound frame could be better suited for playing defensive end at the next level and reducing down on pass-rushing snaps.
WATCH: NC State at Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11:00 a.m. CT
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