2017 NFL mock draft: Quarterback or bust
By John McCarty
3) Jeremy Sprinkle, TE, Arkansas (6-foot-6/256 pounds)
Somewhat underutilized and having played backup to Hunter Henry last year, Sprinkle has been to prominent tight end this year. While Sprinkle is a decent to good blocker, and has good athleticism, but has not been asked to do much receiving at this point, and is somewhat limited in that experience.
However, the position, at one point thought to be a strength has become an issue with Demetrius Harris inexplicable inability to catch and the lack of development from other tight ends.
4) Jon Heck, OT, North Carolina (6-foot-6/300 pounds )
We will start with fact he’s the son of current Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Heck. After red shirting his first season in Chapel Hill, Heck has started at right tackle for the past four seasons. The Chiefs certainly could benefit from finding a replacement at swing/backup tackle. Heck is a far more natural run blocker and right tackle then he is a left tackle.
On film, he’s a prospect that possibly could possibly slide inside to guard if he proves to not be to tall. If he played left tackle in college, he’s not available here.