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Potential Swordmasters

Here are some dudes I really like, no particular order, just stream of consciousness.

TE Luke Lachey, Iowa. RunKC mentioned him in the previous post, but I really like Lachey. I have a good friend who is from Iowa/big Iowa fan, so I was salivating over him last year, too. Really athletic, big TE who can move like a WR and do WR. Shifty for his size, faster than you. He's worked outside, inside, and is a good route runner. Plus, Iowa TE pedigree. I think his recovery from a season-ending injury in 2023 slowed him a bit in 2024, but would bet on him looking more like the athlete he was before the injury as some time goes on.

Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State. I love his size/speed/athleticism. One of Bruce Feldman's Freak List guys. Needs to refine his skills as a pass catcher, but already shows good pass-blocking ability. Not the most elusive guy in the open field, but he is fast and powerful and can run through some contact.

Brashard Smith, RB, SMU You know the Clarks would love it, with their SMU ties. Smith is a converted WR and raw at the RB spot, but he is fast, fast, fast. If you have been dreaming about Devon Achanne in the Chiefs' offense, this would be your dude. Not big, and needs work as a pass blocker to be a third-down back, but he has explosive potential. May run too well to draft in a developmental QB range.

Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State I was high on Egbuka last year and still am. He didn't have the explosive draft-elevating season he wanted when he went back to Ohio State, but this guy screams Jeremy Maclin to me. He's got the size to play outside, has experience as an outside receiver and a slot guy, he's got hands, he runs good routes, he has 4.3 speed, and he has been coached at a program that has proven it can develop WRs for the NFL.

I don't know that the Chiefs WANT to spend another top 50 pick on a WR, but if they did...

Jimmy Horn, Jr., WR, Colorado. He's a 5-10 slot guy who runs 4.3. That's someone to monitor for the Chiefs if I've seen one... but Horn also has shown good ability to track the ball downfield and make guys miss. Intriguing Day 3 type.

Theo Wease, Jr., WR, Missouri. Wease is a 4.4-4.5 guy with good size. He wasn't asked to run a complicated route tree at Mizzou, but he showed a good combination of skills that give me hope he can develop that at the next level. He's big and knows how to use it, can make some things happen after the catch, has good hands, and can run a little bit.

Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia. Fairchild's experience as a starter was limited at Georgia, but he looks like a perfect eventual replacement at LG for the Chiefs. He's extremely athletic and excellent in pass protection, though he lacks power at the point of attack. He's got T athleticism and feet, but G length...

Jack Sawyer, DE, and JT Tuimolaua, DEs, Ohio State Sawyer is an intense, high-motor DE with good power and enough speed. He's got a decent array of moves, above-average for a college produce. Tuimolaua is similar. Both fit the Spags mold nicely.

Nic Scourton, DL, Texas A&M. Scorton is an athletic, big defensive lineman who can play inside and out. Very athletic for a man in the 280s. Reminds me a lot of Omenihu and Keion White.

Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky. This guy is a freak, freak. 6-5/350 and way, way more explosive and athletic than any man that size should be. Probably needs to shed a bit of weight, but he would be an awesome person to put next to Jones for the twilight of his career and could be a guy you build your defensive line around for years to come.

J.J. Pegues, DT, Ole Miss. Super, super athletic former TE. He's not ideal height (6-2), but he is stout and doesn't get put on skates against the run like you might expect from an athletic, converted TE. He's raw, but I see a lot of upside there. And someone who could excel early as a pass rush specialist on the inside (Terk Wharton replacement?)

Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M. Like his fellow Aggie, Stewart is a jumbo-DE type with much more athleticism than you'd expect from someone his size. He's raw, but explosive and a great scheme fit. Can rush from the edge or inside.

Lander Barton, LB, Utah. I have a feeling our draft forum's name sake would be screaming at us about Barton. He's a modern NFL WLB... fast and rangy, good in coverage. Also big enough to not be a liability against the run.

Mansoor Delane, CB, Va. Tech. Height/speed profile fit the Chiefs' preferences. Has experience at CB and S. Smart, shows good instincts.

Tony Grimes, CB, UNLV. Grimes was an elite prospect who has great long speed (4.3) and size. His play hasn't matched his measureables, but there's a lot of raw clay to work with here. Could be a Veach Day 3 special.

Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State. I expect KC to lose one J Reid at S, but this could keep the roster stocked with them. Good athleticism, he's a communicator/smart, physical. Not the smoothest man coverage player, but good size and speed.