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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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Nov 1, 2014; Starkville, MS, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Keon Hatcher carries the ball as Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Will Redmond (2) pursues him at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs defeat the Razorbacks 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2014; Starkville, MS, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Keon Hatcher carries the ball as Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Will Redmond (2) pursues him at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs defeat the Razorbacks 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Will Redmond – Mississippi State

Scout’s View: Has lockdown skills, but needed the extra seasoning in 2015 as he was often in a nickel role in 2014.  Has decent size, plays physical and gets bonus points for ball skills evident in return game.  The former four-star recruit (6-foot, 185 pounds) posted 51 tackles, three interceptions and five pass breakups last year. ~ Mel Kiper (ESPN)

Top Comparison: Kyle Arrington – Baltimore Ravens ~ Staff Scout (NFL.com)

My Take: Redmond has turned some heads and his stock is picking up steam.  Unfortunately, there is very little game film to really study on him as he has only started seven games in his college career.  He has excellent speed and quickness to keep his coverage both deep and in the short area.  Doesn’t quite have the size the Chiefs like, but isn’t dramatically undersized.  I love his versatility and aggressiveness, which makes me think KC could definitely find a home for him in their secondary.

Really, Redmond could be a great match with Phillip Gaines as both show the versatility to play inside or outside techniques.  The ability to move them around could really work well for the Chiefs in preventing teams with deep wide receiver groups from forcing bad match ups.  He’s not my ideal pick for the Chiefs, but I would not be the least bit upset if they grab him.

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