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2019 NFL Draft: A comprehensive preview and predictions for the Kansas City Chiefs

By Thomas Welte

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The 2018 NFL Draft logo 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The 2018 NFL Draft logo 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – SEPTEMBER 22: Will Harris #8 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates with Max Richardson #14 after recovering a fumble in the fourth quarter of the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 22, 2018 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue won 30-13. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – SEPTEMBER 22: Will Harris #8 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates with Max Richardson #14 after recovering a fumble in the fourth quarter of the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 22, 2018 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue won 30-13. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 6, Pick 214

Priority #1: High Football Character

This is a spot in the draft to go find the kind of guy who will have staying power in the NFL on his work ethic alone. There will be very few elite athletes at this point, so you’re looking to find guys who can contribute to your locker room and push others around you to be better.

Priority #2: Height/Weight/Speed

This is also the spot in the draft where the athletic profile of a player comes into play more than any other round. Players who may not have been productive in college but exceed NFL thresholds have a chance of latching on to a roster and contributing. Keep the measurements of players close by and be ready to roll the dice on some very raw athletes.

Primary Targets

Will Harris, S, Boston College

One of my favorite sleepers in the 2019 NFL draft class, Harris does everything asked of him and has a versatile skill set. Harris is the type of good-but-not-great that can really help a team out if they are struck with the injury bug. The Boston College safety has plenty of athleticism and can bring the wood on hits, a potential gunner on special teams. The Chiefs met with Harris at his pro day.

Corey Ballentine, CB, Washburn

Ballentine may go much earlier than this in the 2019 NFL Draft, but his slight frame and lack of instincts could hurt him on draft day. Ballentine is a plus athlete with special teams value, and he is likely a better fit in a zone scheme than press man. Offers some potential to develop into a starting corner in the NFL, but that is a long road. As a prospect, comparable to Tremon Smith who the Chiefs took in 2018. Chiefs met with Ballentine at the NFL Combine.

Honorable Mention

  • Kyle Phillips, DE, Tennessee
  • Joe Dineen Jr, LB, Kansas
  • Lamont Gaillard, C, Georgia
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