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Ranking standout cornerbacks from the NFL Combine for the KC Chiefs

By Lyle Graversen

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Defensive back A.J. Terrell of Clemson runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Defensive back A.J. Terrell of Clemson runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Defensive back Troy Pride Jr. of Notre Dame runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Defensive back Troy Pride Jr. of Notre Dame runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Mid-Round Options

Troy Pride – Notre Dame – 5’11” – 193 lbs

I almost didn’t put Troy Pride on this list because many people expected him to run even faster than his 4.4 second time in the 40-yard dash. However, 4.4 is still nothing to sneeze at. When he followed that up with a 6.94 second three cone time (5th best of the CBs) and some impressive looking field drills, I believe Pride’s performance, especially combined with a good performance at the Senior Bowl, has definitely boosted his overall draft stock.

Pride is a scrappy cover corner that pesters wideouts but doesn’t have fantastic ball skills. He also shows good feel to play back in zone coverage where he can read the quarterback. He’s not an amazing tackler but it isn’t bad enough that it takes away from the appeal of his coverage skills. I don’t think Pride will ever be a top end number one corner, but I think his experience in a variety of coverages could help him contribute in KC right away.

Michael Ojemudia – Iowa – 6’1″ – 200 lbs

Iowa’s Michael Ojemudia didn’t enter the combine as one of the top corner prospects, but his results definitely turned some heads. The general consensus around Ojemudia entering the combine was that he might need to play in a zone heavy scheme because he didn’t have the long speed or change of direction skills to make it in man coverage in the NFL. However, after posting a 4.45 second time in the 40-yard dash, a 6.87 second time in the three cone drill (2nd best of the CBs), and a 4.21 second time in the shuttle (6th best of the CBs), he will likely get a closer look from all teams.

If Ojemudia could be coached to be a little more physical at the line of scrimmage in press man coverage I think he has starting caliber upside. He has good instincts in zone coverage, so he would offer some scheme versatility. His size and willingness to attack in run support reminds me a little of current Chiefs corner Charvarius Ward. His combination of size and speed is definitely appealing and I think he is definitely someone that the Chiefs would consider in the middle rounds.

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Now let’s take a look at one corner that had a great combine that may just have put himself in consideration for the Chiefs with one of their first two picks.

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