Senior Bowl 2017: Prospects to watch
By John McCarty
Isiaih ‘Zay’ Jones, WR, East Carolina
While receiver position need rates in the eye of the beholder, Jones is a wide receiver who’s an ideal fit for the Chiefs offense. Nearly 6-foot-2, Jones is the NCAA career leader in receptions, and did so on a not so good East Carolina football team. Quicker then he is fast, Jones is exceptional at running routes and has really good hands.
East Carolina moved him all over the field, lining up on both sides of the play as well as taking hand offs. His draft position may hinge on the all mighty combine test numbers. If he tests well, he could get into the second round, whereas if he doesn’t test well, may end up in the fourth.
Tyler Orslovsky, C, West Virginia
Another player that may not truly be a position of need, playing in the wide open Mountaineer offense gave Orslovsky experience pulling both left and right, as well as developing both as a pass and run blocker. While the Chiefs have Mitch Morse at the center position, this coaching staff’s preference of lineman with versatility makes centers more valuable, as in a pinch, can line up at guard spots as well as provide depth at the center position.
A bit light at 295 pounds, Orslovsky’s draft value hinges on need and what teams view his weight to be. Another player that could go in round three or could slide to the tail end of round four.