In a limited draft class with only two eligible prospects (with no fanfare), it’s unlikely that anyone will be selected in the 2017 NFL Supplemental Draft.
The Kansas City Chiefs are unlikely to make any bids or submissions when it comes to the 2017 NFL Supplemental Draft. That’s because every team is likely to pass on the limited prospects, both in quality and quantity, in this year’s draft class. Tavares Bingham, defensive lineman, and Marques Rodgers, running back, are the only two players eligible to be taken this year and neither player is generating considerable buzz—or really any at all.
Two prospects eligible for 2017 NFL Supplemental Draft, July 12: Georgia Military DE Tavares Bingham, Western New Mexico RB Marques Rodgers.
— Rob Rang (@RobRang) July 6, 2017
Bingham is a defensive end from Georgia Military who failed to play a single down of football last year. He’s got the right size at 6’4, 290 lbs., but his lack of experience will hurt him considerably. He also only played in 6 games in 2015 with three total sacks, all coming against a school called Kilgore. That tells you that any front office willing to step out and take a chance on Bingham likes the raw footage and skills and is willing to invest a few years to see the fruits of their labor—thus it’s more likely for him to get a camp invite from a team who wants to see him in person after not playing for so long.
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The lone offensive prospect has plenty more tape and stats to point to, as Marques Rodgers showed off some nice numbers at Western New Mexico. He rushed 217 times for 1,283 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in 2015. He also caught an eye-popping 61 passes for another 638 receiving yards. He nearly topped his freshman year total of 1,296 rushing yards, showing he wasn’t just a one-year wonder but an instant impact at Western. That said, he faces significant concerns about being academically ineligible last year as well as level of competition faced.
While most teams are likely to pass in the supplemental draft, held on Wednesday, July 12, the reality is that the Chiefs are even more likely to let the players slip through without a bid than most. The team already lost a first round pick in the trade for Patrick Mahomes to the Buffalo BIlls and will likely hold on to the picks they have until the draft.