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NFL Draft: Wide receiver prospects perfectly suited for the Kansas City Chiefs

By Lyle Graversen

JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 27: Mecole Hardman #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs returns a kick during a game against the Florida Gators at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 27: Mecole Hardman #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs returns a kick during a game against the Florida Gators at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 15: Parris Campbell #21 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter during The AdvoCare Showdown at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 15: Parris Campbell #21 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter during The AdvoCare Showdown at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Parris Campbell, Ohio State

Ohio State’s Parris Campbell is exactly the type of explosive weapon that could be a huge asset to the Chiefs in 2019 regardless of Tyreek Hill’s situation. The 5-foot-11 and 205 pound Campbell put up huge numbers last season for the Buckeyes. He totaled 91 receptions for 1,071 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also put up outstanding numbers at the combine with an electric 4.31 forty yard dash time. Some players never play up to their fast forty time, but that’s not the case with Campbell.

Not only does Campbell have game changing speed, he did almost all of his work out of the slot last season. According to the Pro Football Focus draft guide (which I highly recommend and found several of the stats in this post in) Campbell recorded 79 of his 91 receptions out of the slot. So should Tyreek Hill remain active this season Campbell could certainly be used out of the slot as a third receiver with Hill lining up outside. The thought of having to account for both of their big play upside would surely keep defensive coordinators up at night.

Despite his big play speed Ohio State did not actually use Campbell to take the top off of defenses all that often. PFF only has 2 of his 91 receptions as deep balls that traveled over 20+ yards past the line of scrimmage in the air. Were the Chiefs to be without Hill for any extended time that might be an area where they would need to work with Campbell. He certainly has the wheels to do it but he’s much more comfortable taking a short pass and breaking it for a long run than he is tracking a deep ball down the field at this point. His route running is ok, but at this point he’s more of gadget player/big play weapon than he is a precise route runner out of the slot.

Campbell has generated enough buzz between his production for a major college powerhouse and his great forty time that the Chiefs might have to trade up in the second round if they really want to make sure they get him.

Next up let’s look at the wideout with the best production in college football last season.

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