What combine standouts could end up with the Chiefs?

Sterling Shepard – WR – Oklahoma – 5’10” – 194 lbs

While the addition of Jeremy Maclin last offseason gave Alex Smith the true number one wide receiver that the Chiefs needed it was still clear to anyone that watched Kansas City that more talent at the wideout position is needed. There were several wide receivers that had a good combine on Saturday, but some of them didn’t do all the drills and some of them aren’t likely options for the Chiefs because they are likely to go too early. One player that may be available in the second (or third?) round and would fit the Chiefs offense is Sterling Shepard from Oklahoma.

Shepard had a great combine, running a 4.48 forty, putting up 20 bench press reps, and an impressive 41 inch vertical jump. He also looked very natural running routes during the drills. During NFL Network’s television broadcast Mike Mayock said that Shepard reminded him of Randall Cobb when he came out of college. Obviously, Cobb has had a very successful career in Green Bay playing in a version of the West Coast Offense. There have even been some comparisons to Tyler Lockett in terms of him being a smaller wideout with good hands that runs good routes.

The reason I think Shepard would fit in well in KC is that he is a good route runner with sure hands. Those are the kind of guys that Alex Smith trusts and would be a great fit in Andy Reid’s offense. According to NFL.com he only had eight career drops in college to go along with his 253 catches. I personally like how Shepard usually catches the ball away from his body with his hands. Shepard’s muscular frame looks like it could handle the punishment that comes from playing in the slot in the NFL and that isn’t something that every 5’10” wideout can say. He has also shown an ability and willingness to block. If KC were to go wideout in the second round I think Shepard would be my top choice right now.

Finally, how about the defensive line?

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