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2019 NFL Draft: Seven tight end targets for the Kansas City Chiefs

By Lyle Graversen

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19: Josh Oliver #89 of the San Jose State Spartans makes a reception for a touchdown during the AutoNation Cure Bowl against the Georgia State Panthers at Florida Citrus Bowl on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19: Josh Oliver #89 of the San Jose State Spartans makes a reception for a touchdown during the AutoNation Cure Bowl against the Georgia State Panthers at Florida Citrus Bowl on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – NOVEMBER 4: Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson #1 of the Boise State Broncos and tight end Josh Oliver #89 of the San Jose State Spartans go after an onside kick during second half action on November 4, 2016 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 45-31. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – NOVEMBER 4: Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson #1 of the Boise State Broncos and tight end Josh Oliver #89 of the San Jose State Spartans go after an onside kick during second half action on November 4, 2016 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 45-31. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

Josh Oliver – San Jose State

If the Chiefs decide to prioritize other positions with their two second round picks there are still other options out there that could likely be had in the third round or later that could still make an impact as early as their rookie season. One of those is Josh Oliver out of San Jose State. The 6-foot-4 and 250 pound Oliver ran a 4.63 forty yard dash at the combine and was highly productive last season. He totaled 56 receptions for 709 yards and four touchdowns.

Oliver is a pretty raw prospect. He shows good athleticism and hands but his route running and blocking could use some work. Oliver’s ceiling as a prospect is pretty good, and if a team believes with good coaching he can improve in those two areas, he definitely has starting potential. In the meantime he would make for a great second tight end that would create match up problems, especially if teams were already worrying about Kelce on the other side of the field.

Here’s a couple of quick clips of Oliver that show a little bit of how well he moves and uses his hands to catch the ball.

This one is from the NFL Combine.

I think Oliver could be a big time weapon for the Chiefs and would have no problem with them drafting him as early as the third round of the draft.

Next up another underutilized tight end.

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