NFL Draft 2017: Chiefs interview Georgia OT Tyler Catalina
By Matt Conner
As the Kansas City Chiefs continue to meet with players in the NFL draft class, it’s clear they’re targeted several young offensive tackles.
As the Kansas City Chiefs continue to interview prospects in the upcoming 2017 NFL Draft class, they continue to meet with young offensive tackles, perhaps in hopes of finding a quality swing tackle to back-up the current starting bookends of Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz. Tyler Catalina from the University of Georgia is the latest prospect to be interviewed.
#Georgia OL Tyler Catalina had a meeting with the #Steelers, #Panthers, #Falcons, and #Chiefs after his pro day.
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 15, 2017
Catalina recently performed at Georgia’s pro day as he hopes to complete his jump from starting for three years at the University of Rhode Island to a one-year transfer starter at Georgia to the NFL level. He started every game at left tackle last season for Georgia, and scouts quickly noted the strengths and weaknesses he brought to the level. He will also be a 24-year-old rookie who will need serious time before he’s ready.
Tyler Catalina doing well at Georgia Pro Day (6-4, 330) 5.29 40, 31 vertical, 8-6 broad, 29 reps, hand 10 3/8, arm 33 3/8 7.85 L-drill
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 15, 2017
However, he might have some potential inside despite zero experience at the collegiate level. At least some were interested in seeing how he responds in the middle at his recent pro day.
The Chiefs current options behind their starters are Bryan Witzmann and Jah Reid.