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Chiefs draft: Secondary preview

By Ben Almquist

Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) is unable to complete a pass while being defended by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) during the game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) is unable to complete a pass while being defended by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) during the game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 19, 2015; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Kendall Fuller (11) tackles Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Austin Appleby (12) and causes a fumble in the first half at Ross Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Kendall Fuller (11) tackles Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Austin Appleby (12) and causes a fumble in the first half at Ross Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports /

Kendall Fuller – Virginia Tech

Scout’s View: Sources say that Fuller didn’t look good in his brief 2015 action, as the junior was playing with an MCL sprain, but looking back at his sophomore tape has teams extremely excited. They feel that Fuller was a true lock-down corner that season, and some teams have given him a first-round grade based on his sophomore-year tape. Some teams feel that Fuller is the best cover corner in the 2016 NFL Draft. ~ Walter Cherepinsky (Walter Football)

Top Comparison: Tramon Williams – Cleveland Browns ~ Dane Brugler (CBS)

My Take: Fuller is one of the hardest guys in this draft class to grade.  He showed a ton of natural talent in 2014, and many scouts thought he had the inside track on being the top corner this year.  However, a torn meniscus wiped out his chance to prove that.  Even more concerning is the fact that he hasn’t yet recovered from it.  If healthy, he does have quality cover and ball skills.  The big concern, though, was that he seemed to lack top end speed and quickness.  He could get beat by the better athletes he faced.  That’s concerning heading into the NFL.

While most outlets are still giving Fuller a second round grade, I’m actually dropping him to the late third on my board.  As I said, his speed and quickness were already concerning before he tore his meniscus.  And with him still not being able to run the proper drills to show that he’s healed up, those concerns are magnified.  Fuller could be a real boom or bust pick, but with the Chiefs need for a guy who can start early, the gamble just isn’t worth it at this point.

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