Ten players who could help the Kansas City Chiefs defense in 2019

Amani Oruwariye, Cornerback, Penn State

The Chiefs need a cornerback to play across from Kendall Fuller, and with Steve Nelson poised to hit free agency, they may need more than one. Enter Amani Oruwariye.

Listed at 6’1 and 208 pounds, Oruwariye is a big man cover corner who has above average technique and does an excellent job of turning and running with his assignment. Oruwariye would add valuable size to the Chiefs defense that was abused by the Chargers 6’4 Mike Williams.

There are some questions about Oruwariye’s effectiveness as a tackler, but his ball production and starting experience make him worth the addition. Amani Oruwariye saw action in 37 games for the Penn State Nittany Lions, and managed to snag 8 interceptions along the way.

Another name to watch is Virginia’s Bryce Hall. Hall and Oruwariye have both been mocked to the Chiefs in the 1st round by The Draft Network this month. I prefer Oruwariye over Hall not just because his name is more exciting to say, but because Oruwariye is the more polished player. I am also impressed by Oruwariye’s competitiveness on the field and think he would provide attitude to the Kansas City secondary.

Oruwariye could come in and start for the Chiefs defense as an outside corner, and with Eric Berry and Earl Thomas available as safety valves for Oruwariye, the young corner can afford to tap into his aggressive play style and hopefully generate turnovers for the defense.