A few prospects that make a lot of sense for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 NFL Draft are flying under the radar with their fans.
The NFL offseason is an interesting time. Over 250 young men will have their lives changed when they get the call from an NFL front office informing them that they have been selected in the 2019 NFL Draft. Hundreds more will sign contracts as undrafted free agents and look to earn their way onto an NFL roster during training camp.
There are a lot of names to follow and plenty of experts (and amateurs) with opinions on most of those names. As we approach the draft, we wanted to give Chiefs Kingdom a fresher perspective. This is a list of 5 prospects who make sense for the Kansas City Chiefs, but for various reasons, are not connected to the team as much as other prospects.
Here are five players that deserve more love than they’re currently getting from Chiefs Kingdom.
5. A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
Greatly overshadowed by his herculean teammate D.K. Metcalf, A.J. Brown has done nothing but exceed expectations during the testing phase. Brown had questions about his long speed and athleticism but showed that he was fast enough to play in the NFL with a respectable 4.49 second time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. That number becomes more impressive when you consider Brown’s 6 foot tall, 226-pound frame.
Brown is buried in a receiver class that has some rare talent in guys like Metcalf, Hakeem Butler, and Marquise Brown. The truth is if you put A.J. Brown in the 2018 draft class he has a pretty strong chance of being the first receiver taken. Brown put up terrific numbers for Ole Miss in 2018 with over 1,300 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Brown is likely going to be a second-round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. While it is unlikely he is at either of the Chiefs picks at the end of round two, Brett Veach may be tempted to move up for the big receiver. He likely won’t be an All-Pro or even a first option in a passing attack in the NFL. However, Brown offers a big-bodied target who is reliable and tough from the slot position.
A.J. Brown is well rounded and a bit of a jack of all trade, master of none. Brown reminds me a lot of current Cleveland Browns WR Jarvis Landry.