2018 Sleeper Picks

[KChiefs1]

I thought we hadn’t discussed sleepers or guys that you’re really high on that aren’t getting much if any buzz. I also love great names & players from programs the Chiefs have drafted from before.

I’ll start with mine that I really like:

Alex Cappa, G, Humboldt State
Skyler Phillips, G, Idaho State

Olasunkanmi Adeniyi, Edge, Toledo
Javon Rolland-Jones, Edge, Arkansas State
Kemoko Turay, Edge, Rutgers

Godwin Igwebuike, S, Northwestern
Duran Neal, S, Jacksonville State
Jeremy Reaves, S, South Alabama
Trayvon Henderson, S, Hawaii

Keke Coutee, WR, Texas Tech
Dylan Cantrell, WR, Texas Tech
Brandon Shed, WR, Hobart
Andrew Vollert, TE, Weber State

Deadrin Senat, DT, South Florida
PJ Hall, DT, Sam Houston State
Folorunso Fatukasi, DT, UConn
John Franklin, DE, Stephen F Austin

Fred Warner, LB, BYU
Oren Burns, LB, Vanderbilt

Charvarius Ward, CB, MTSU
Michael Joseph, CB, Dubuque
Darious Williams, CB, UAB

[kccrow]

Here's a few for you...

ILB Devante Downs - Cal

Had 83 tackles in 2016 and then was on an excellent pace in 2017 before he got hurt with 65 tackles, 5.5 for a loss, 3 sacks, 2 ints, and 2 forced fumbles in 7 games. He has the athleticism to play out in space and he comes downhill quickly, plus he has NFL size at 6'2" 252. I really like him late and the Patriots have been scouting him pretty heavily.

ILB Genard Avery - Memphis
Like Downs, he comes with good NFL size at 6'0" 250 but moves like a guy that ways 225 pounds (4.59 40, 6.90 3-cone, and 36" vertical). He can play out in space very well, he can really move. He fills downhill and he's also excellent as an edge player with 67 tackles, 18.5 for a loss, and 6.5 sacks.

DT Matt Dickerson - UCLA
He's not much of a pass rusher, but he's got some really good length and is a very good run defender. He's going to at least be a rotational 3-4 DE or 4-3 NT.

CB Greg Stroman - Virginia Tech
Gets no love in draft circles, mostly due to his wiry frame, but he sticks like glue to receivers. He's cound end up a steal as a slot corner.

CB Parry Nickerson - Tulane
Like Stroman, he's small, but he's equally sticky in coverage and is looks like an excellent slot corner.

RB Ralph Webb - Vanderbilt
All this kid was was the best RB in the SEC. He can run inside and outside and he's an excellent reciever out of the backfield. He's 5'9" 202 so he's got adequate NFL size. Ran a 4.49 at his pro day with 27 bench reps, 36" vertical, and 7.13 3-cone. He's going to be a steal, and it could end up as an UDFA based on his projections.

WR Richie James - Middle Tennessee State
Back-to-back 100+ catch seasons as a freshman and sophomore before an injury derailed his junior year. At 5'10" 183, he's going to be a slot guy in all likelihood, but he has 4.48 speed, a 6.87 3-cone, and a 35.5" vertical to pair with his outstanding route running and hands.

DE Zach Sieler - Ferris State
Dominate player at the DII level in a conference that's put out NFL players. Has prototypical 3-4 DE size and played that position in college. 6'6" 288, 4.83 40, 7.13 3-cone, 29" vertical, and 31 reps on the bench.

RB Mike Boone - Cincinnati
Has excellent speed and quickness for a RB (4.44 40, 6.95 3-cone, 42" vertical, 25 rep bench) with the ability to bounce it wide and gain the edge. Good vision for cutbacks. Has great versatility as a good receiver out of the backfield and excellent kick returner. He'll make a roster as a committee back that helps on special teams.

[O.city]

Bilal Nicholas

Some on twitter think he goes in the 3rd round thoigh