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TE Devin Funchess, Michigan -- Funchess is on the cutting edge of the new wave of WR-like TEs in the mold of Jimmy Graham. Funchess arguably takes it farther than even Graham himself, by virtually dropping the pretense that he's a TE in any practical way; he rarely blocks, only runs routes, and is split out wide 100% of the time. The only reason Funchess isn't listed as a WR is because of his 6'5", 240 lbs frame. His athleticism compared to other TEs is off the charts -- he has good hands (though he could be more aggressive against tight coverage) and his YAC ability is outstanding. He honestly looks like a smaller Travis Kelce with the ball in his hands, and if the Chiefs are seriously considering making the multiple-TE set a reality, they should seriously consider investing here. Dorsey is likely to adore Funchess' measurables, and Funchess is only scraping his potential as his QB at Michigan is downright pathetic. Funchess is weak in the blocking game, struggling to maintain much enthusiasm for it despite his superior size to the DBs he's blocking. That will have to change in the NFL, as will his aforementioned aggressiveness against press man coverage. Funchess showcases soft hands with some inconsistent route-running (though they may be partially a product of Michigan's lousy playcalling and QBing) and one DB is almost never enough to bring him down. He is a size mismatch against most everybody he goes up against, as most linebackers will royally struggle to keep up with him. He's built slender and athletically, rather than the powerful, compact frame of Vernon Davis or even Travis Kelce, and runs with what I'd say is 4.5 speed. Definitely a 1st round talent for a team looking for a reliable weapon with big upside.
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