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Kansas City Chiefs: Early round running back targets

By Lyle Graversen

Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (54) and linebacker Reuben Foster (10) pursue during the third quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 10-0. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (54) and linebacker Reuben Foster (10) pursue during the third quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 10-0. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D'Onta Foreman (33) runs in a touchdown against the Baylor Bears at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D’Onta Foreman (33) runs in a touchdown against the Baylor Bears at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

D’Onta Foreman

I questioned wether or not to include D’Onta Foreman of Texas on this list because frankly he’s the polar opposite of Alvin Kamara. If Kamara is tailor made for Andy Reid’s offense with his combination of rushing ability, pass catching, and pass protection, D’Onta Foreman is not. He’s probably the worst pass catcher and pass blocker on this list. Still…..I just really love Foreman’s upside.

I’m going to make a prediction right here and now that Foreman is going to be one of the stars of the NFL combine. The guy is listed at 6’1″ and 249 pounds. If you haven’t seen Foreman play you are probably assuming he’s a short yardage bruiser, but the guy is actually incredibly shifty and explosive and not just for a guy his size, but for any college running back. This guy is an explosive home run threat every time he touches the ball. I’m guessing he shows up at the combine weighing about 240 pounds and runs a sub 4.5 forty time. Unfortunately, if I’m right it means he won’t likely last until the Chiefs second round pick where they could potentially get him if the draft was today.

While he wouldn’t be on the field on clear passing downs I just love the idea of adding another explosive weapon to go along with Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. If the Chiefs went out on first and second down with Tyreek Hill and Jeremy Maclin split out wide, Travis Kelce at tight end, and D’Onta Foreman lined up in the backfield it would be a defensive coordinator’s worst nightmare.

Now, don’t get me wrong, Foreman isn’t a perfect prospect. His biggest concern is that he actually doesn’t hit defenders near as hard as you’d like a guy his size to. Foreman’s critics might even say he’s just a bigger version of Knile Davis (I probably just lost most of you with that didn’t I?). Regardless, I would still love to add his big play ability to the Chiefs roster and think he could be enough of an upgrade at the position to jump start the Chiefs offense.

So there you have it Chiefs fans, some early round running back prospects that might look good in Chiefs red and gold next season. Do you have a favorite of the guys on this list? Is there another back that you think I should have included? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

As always, thanks for reading and GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!

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