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Kansas City Chiefs: 10 college prospects to watch for 2019 NFL Draft

By Thomas Welte

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The Dallas Cowboys war room is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The Dallas Cowboys war room is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, OH – OCTOBER 21: Anthony Johnson #83 of the Buffalo Bulls makes a catch in the endzone for a touchdown against the Miami Ohio Redhawks during the first half at Yager Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Oxford, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
OXFORD, OH – OCTOBER 21: Anthony Johnson #83 of the Buffalo Bulls makes a catch in the endzone for a touchdown against the Miami Ohio Redhawks during the first half at Yager Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Oxford, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo

Anthony Johnson may be my early draft crush. Turn on the tape against Western Michigan and about half way through you’ll think it’s a highlight reel. Johnson doesn’t have elite speed, but he understands route running, leverage, and positioning. He also has soft hands and great form, he is not afraid of contact. Johnson could really open things up over the middle in the Chiefs offense.

LEXINGTON, KY – OCTOBER 07: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats motions at the bench during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Commonwealth Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – OCTOBER 07: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats motions at the bench during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Commonwealth Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Josh Allen, LB, Kentucky

I may be cheating a bit by including Kentucky on this list, but they are not exactly known for producing top end football talent. Regardless, Josh Allen (the linebacker) is capable of rushing from an edge position and dropping back in coverage. Allen can play inside linebacker in a jam, but has the size, athleticism, and the bend to rush the passer. Allen’s unique skill set will likely rocket him into the top half of the first round. His ability to rush and cover is something that Bob Sutton covets from his edge defenders.

So those are 10 prospects I’ll be keeping any eye on this college season. Who did I leave out? Who am I wrong about? Feel free to correct me in the comments. I’ll provide semi-regular updates on the players on this list throughout the season.

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