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So I like this guy as a day two prospect, and I do think he's an excellent fit for what Reid does on offense here in KC. This is a good find, kccrow, inasmuch as someone from Ohio State is a "find."
He has RB/WR versatility, he boasts very good speed, he is a solid deep threat (assuming he can learn the Chiefs' route scheme) and, most importantly with Alex Smith under center, is very good at getting open very quickly for that short passing game. This Chiefs team needs one more playmaker either at RB (preferably) or WR, and he can fill both roles. The Buckeyes don't have a pro-style offense, but they do use him almost exactly how Andy Reid used Dexter McCluster, De'Anthony Thomas and Tyreek Hill.
His best future in the NFL is not as a RB. He can't run the ball reliably anywhere between the tackles, but he can run the edge well. He is outstanding at getting open very quickly (my favorite attribute of his), but he loses some of that shake&bake when he has the ball in his hands. You'd ideally like a 2nd day pick to be an every-down guy and there are questions as to whether he can be that; he's going to need a full offseason in 2018 to bulk the **** up if he wants 50+ snaps a game.
I like him. I think he makes a lot of sense in Kansas City.
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