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Top 5 interior offensive line prospects from NFL Draft for the KC Chiefs

By Lyle Graversen

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 30: Cesar Ruiz #51 prepares to snap the ball during the second half of a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI. The Ohio State Buckeyes won the game 56-27 over the Michigan Wolverines. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 30: Cesar Ruiz #51 prepares to snap the ball during the second half of a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI. The Ohio State Buckeyes won the game 56-27 over the Michigan Wolverines. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 14: Nick Harris #56 of the Washington Huskies hikes the ball during a game against the Hawaii Warriors at Husky Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Washington Huskies top the Hawaii Warriors 52-20. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 14: Nick Harris #56 of the Washington Huskies hikes the ball during a game against the Hawaii Warriors at Husky Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Washington Huskies top the Hawaii Warriors 52-20. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Nick Harris – Washington – 6’1″ – 302 pounds

Washington’s Nick Harris is not a big physical mauler. However, he is a very athletic center that gets to the second level as well as any prospect in this class. He also does a great job with angles and positioning in the run game. The Chiefs used to love to pull Mitch Morse on plays and weren’t able to do that as much with Austin Reiter at center. If they’re looking for a center that is great on the move, Harris is their man.

Harris graded out really well in pass protection. His 83.1 pass protection grade from Pro Football Focus was just behind guys like Cesar Ruiz and Netane Muti (with his limited snaps). While Harris isn’t going to bulldoze NFL caliber defensive tackles, he does a great job of winning positioning and understanding angles in order to wall off rushing lanes.

I like Harris a little more than some other “experts”. I personally think he’s worth a second round pick and feel confident that he would be the day one starter at center next season. You can see how well he gets to the second level in the clip below.

I know this isn’t a very specific scouting detail, but Harris just feels like a guy that the Chiefs would like. Next up, another center prospect with confusing tape over the past few seasons.

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