2025 Prospects I Like

[kccrow]

A bit of a play on what Direkshun put together the past couple of seasons. I'll reserve the round grading, especially as of now. I'll keep adding to this as I progress through.

QUARTERBACK

• Kyle McCord, Syracuse (6'3" 218)
• Kurtis Rourke, Indiana (6'4" 220)
• Max Brosmer, Minnesota (6'2" 217)

RUNNING BACK

• Omarion Hampton, North Carolina (6'0" 221)
• TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State (5'10" 202)
• Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State (6'0" 221)
• Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (5'8" 200)
• RJ Harvey, UCF (5'8" 205)
• Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech (5'9" 206)
• Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State (5'10" 219)
• Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida (5'11" 212)
• D.J. Giddens, Kansas State (6'0" 212)
• Devin Neal, Kansas (5'11" 213)
• Jarquez Hunter, Auburn (5'9" 204)
• Raheim Sanders, South Carolina (6'0" 217)
• Jo'Quavious "Woody" Marks, USC (5'10" 207)

WIDE RECEIVER

• Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State (6'1" 202)
• Matthew Golden, Texas (5'11" 191)
• Luther Burden III, Missouri (6'0" 206)
• Elic Ayomanor, Stanford (6'2" 206)
• Jalen Royals, Utah State (6'0" 205)
• Savion Williams, TCU (6'4" 222)
• Jaylin Noel, Iowa State (5'10" 194)
• Tai Felton, Maryland (6'1" 183)
• Elijhah Badger, Florida (6'1" 200)
• Isaiah Bond, Texas (5'11" 180)
• Jack Bech, TCU (6'1" 214)
• Kyle Williams, Washington State (5'11" 190)
• Daniel Jackson, Minnesota (5'11" 193)
• Jordan Watkins, Ole Miss (5'11" 196)

TIGHT END

• Mason Taylor, LSU (6'5" 251)
• Gunner Helm, Texas (6'5" 241)
• Elijah Arroyo, Miami (6'5" 250)
• Terrance Ferguson, Oregon (6'5" 247)
• CJ Dippre, Alabama (6'5" 256)

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

• Josh Simmons, Ohio State (6'5" 317)
• Josh Conerly, Jr., Oregon (6'5" 311)
• Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas (6'5" 315)
• Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota (6'6" 331)
• Anthony Belton, NC State (6'6" 336)
• Charles Grant, William & Mary (6'5" 311)
• Jalen Travis, Iowa State (6'8" 339)
• Logan Brown, Kansas (6'6" 311)

INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE

• Donovan Jackson, Ohio State (6'4" 315)
• Wyatt Millum, West Virginia (6'7" 313)
• Marcus Mbow, Purdue (6'5" 321)
• Tate Ratledge, Georgia (6'7" 308)
• Thomas Perry, Middlebury (Div III) (6'3" 317)
• Joshua Gray, Oregon State (6'5" 299)
• Jordan Williams, Georgia Tech (6'6" 304)
• Gareth Warren, Lindenwood (6'5" 330)

DEFENSIVE END

• Mykel Williams, Georgia (6'5" 260)
• J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State (6'4" 265)
• Jack Sawyer, Ohio State (6'4" 260)
• Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss (6'4" 244)
• Jordan Burch, Oregon (6'4" 279)
• Ashton Gillotte, Louisville (6'3" 264)
• Elijah Roberts, SMU (6'4" 285)
• Davin Vann, N.C. State (6'2" 280)
• Jared Ivey, Ole Miss (6'6" 274)
• Kyle Kennard, South Carolina (6'4" 254)
• Jah Joyner, Minnesota (6'4" 262)
• Tyler Baron, Miami (6'5" 258)

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

• Walter Nolen, Ole Miss (6'4" 296)
• Derrick Harmon, Oregon (6'5" 313)
• Kenneth Grant, Michigan (6'4" 331)
• Tyleik Williams, Ohio State (6'3" 334)
• Alfred Collins, Texas (6'6" 332)
• T.J. Sanders, South Carolina (6'4" 297)
• Joshua Farmer, Florida State (6'3" 305)
• Ty Robinson, Nebraska (6'5" 288)
• JJ Pegues, Ole Miss (6'3" 309)
• Ty Hamilton, Ohio State (6'3" 284)
• Deone Walker, Kentucky (6'7" 331)
• Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee (6'2" 291)
• Vernon Broughton, Texas (6'5" 311)
• Cam Horsley, Boston College (6'3" 312)

LINEBACKER

• Carson Schwesinger, UCLA (6'3" 242)
• Jihaad Campbell, Alabama (6'3" 235)
• Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma (6'3" 233)
• Chris Paul, Jr., Ole Miss (6'1" 222)
• Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon (6'1" 232)
• Demetrius Knight, South Carolina (6'2" 235)
• Shaun Dolac, Buffalo (6'1" 222)
• Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia (6'2" 224)
• Teddye Buchanan, California (6'2" 233)

CORNERBACK

• Jahdae Barron, Texas (5'11" 194)
• Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State (6'2" 197)
• Trey Amos, Ole Miss (6'1" 195)
• Jacob Parrish, Kansas State (5'10" 191)
• Jordan Hancock, Ohio State (6'0" 195)
• Denzel Burke, Ohio State (5'11" 186)
• Tommi Hill, Nebraska (6'1" 213)
• Caleb Ransaw, Tulane (5'11" 197)

SAFETY

• Kevin Winston, Jr., Penn State (6'2" 215)
• Xavier Watts, Notre Dame (6'0" 204)
• Andrew Makuba, Texas (5'11" 186)
• Jonas Sanker, Virginia (6'0" 206)
• RJ Mickens, Clemson (6'0" 199)
• Craig Woodson, California (6'0" 200)

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by RunKC

I don’t see any way Warren falls out of the top 15. Everyone knows how good that guy is. I’m not excited about the fact that the Chargers and Broncos both need a TE badly bc I could totally see one of them go after him. And yeah after the combine he’s gonna be a riser.

I could see a team like the Colts, Cowboys or Dolphins take him. In fact I think that’s exactly what will happen.

But goddamn is this a good TE class. We need to take another one

I haven't gotten too deep into it yet. Is it a good TE class or is it just really strong at the top?

Because strong at the top only matters if we'll take one in RD1.

And it may be the time to do so, but I kinda wonder if Andy doesn't trust in Andy here and thinks he can get the next stud TE out of much more raw clay like Wiley.

[Dunerdr]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I haven't gotten too deep into it yet. Is it a good TE class or is it just really strong at the top?

Because strong at the top only matters if we'll take one in RD1.

And it may be the time to do so, but I kinda wonder if Andy doesn't trust in Andy here and thinks he can get the next stud TE out of much more raw clay like Wiley.

Wiley’s a lock for canton. He got the TE rookie knee injury that propelled Kelce to all pro status.

[Couch-Potato]

Top 5 TE’s look solid, I doubt the top 2 drop to us though and Fannin doesn’t have optimal size. Although, that didn’t stop us with Grey who's development I’m high on!

[kccrow]

Mason Taylor from LSU in the 3rd would be my guy at TE. I don't think we need to spend premium assets on a TE. If we spend assets to get into the top 20, it sure as hell better be for a LT or DE.

[Couch-Potato]

Put me down for Gadsden out of Syracuse with our late 3rd or 4th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oiz1PH8SNSI

Dude is 6-5, 236, with 4.5 speed producing ~950yds, ~14 yrds per rec, & ~7 TDS per season over 2 fully healthy years @ 82% PFF rating

"Exceptional athleticism for his size, blending wide receiver agility with tight end stature

Demonstrates elite acceleration and burst, creating mismatches against linebackers and safeties

Possesses advanced route-running skills, using fluid hips and sharp cuts to create separation

Versatile weapon who can line up in-line, in the slot, or split out wide

Dangerous after the catch, using his agility and speed to create additional yardage

85% hands ratings, 91% intermediate routes & 92% deep threat

Top Comps = Trey McBride, Cade Stover, Jared Wiley”

-DraftBuzz

[RunKC]

Yeah I really really like this kid. Dominating SEC competition with power and speed the way Chris Jones did.

He’s good

[Dunerdr]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

Top 5 TE’s look solid, I doubt the top 2 drop to us though and Fannin doesn’t have optimal size. Although, that didn’t stop us with Grey who's development I’m high on!

Who are the top two? Warren and Loveland? I think I'd love Loveland I see glimpses of TK athleticism.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

Put me down for Gadsden out of Syracuse with our late 3rd or 4th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oiz1PH8SNSI

Dude is 6-5, 236, with 4.5 speed producing ~950yds, ~14 yrds per rec, & ~7 TDS per season over 2 fully healthy years @ 82% PFF rating

"Exceptional athleticism for his size, blending wide receiver agility with tight end stature

Demonstrates elite acceleration and burst, creating mismatches against linebackers and safeties

Possesses advanced route-running skills, using fluid hips and sharp cuts to create separation

Versatile weapon who can line up in-line, in the slot, or split out wide

Dangerous after the catch, using his agility and speed to create additional yardage

85% hands ratings, 91% intermediate routes & 92% deep threat

Top Comps = Trey McBride, Cade Stover, Jared Wiley”

-DraftBuzz

That's a really interesting idea. If he's willing to put in some work to get bigger and stronger and commit to being a move TE, could really pop...

[Couch-Potato]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

That's a really interesting idea. If he's willing to put in some work to get bigger and stronger and commit to being a move TE, could really pop...

He seems like the kind of hybrid player Andy would love moving around and could get more out of than other coaches.

TE1 Grey, TE2 Wiley, & TE3/WR Gadsden would be a solid group for us when Kelce retires, maybe overkill.

Also we love deep speed and he’s a former track athlete that finished as the #2 TE for deep receptions.

[RunKC]

TreVeyon Henderson would be incredible here. Ideal fit for this offense.

Unfortunately we’d have to use our 1st on him and you just can’t do that

[RunKC]

Chiefs had the fewest runs of 10+ yards this year with 17.

Have to draft a RB. Great year for it

[smithandrew051]

What do you guys think of Jack Sawyer as a pro? Whether Chiefs or not.

Looks like most mocks have him going 20-30.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

What do you guys think of Jack Sawyer as a pro? Whether Chiefs or not.

Looks like most mocks have him going 20-30.

He doesn't flash a lot of high-end potential, like his teammate Tuimoloau, but he is absolutely a very good player in a very similar mold to Karlaftis. He is tough, gritty, and has a high motor, but he lacks elite traits. His first step is really good and his power is good. I like him quite a bit.

[Urc Burry]

Originally Posted by kccrow

He doesn't flash a lot of high-end potential, like his teammate Tuimoloau, but he is absolutely a very good player in a very similar mold to Karlaftis. He is tough, gritty, and has a high motor, but he lacks elite traits. His first step is really good and his power is good. I like him quite a bit.

That’s exactly who I saw haha.

I go back and forth on the Ohio State Rb’s. But I think I can see Veach preferring Judkins. Only 21, and the dude is a MENACE in pass pro.

There’s so many rb’s to like in this class. I think the titans pick will be a prime spot to grab one

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Warren is a BEAST. Expect him to be gone long before the Chiefs' pick.

Yeah and I dont think this is a particularly deep TE class but I like him he ain't coming here tho