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Six tight end prospects from the 2020 NFL Draft for Kansas City Chiefs

By Jordan Mannix

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 23: Cole Kmet #84 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs after catching a pass against Marcus Valdez #97 of the Boston College Eagles in the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 23: Cole Kmet #84 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs after catching a pass against Marcus Valdez #97 of the Boston College Eagles in the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Cole Kmet, Notre Dame

Cole Kmet is regarded by many as the top tight end prospect in this year’s NFL Draft. Depending solely on how the board ultimately falls, as the 53rd ranked prospect in CBS’ NFL Draft prospect rankings, it’s slightly possible that Kmet is available late in the second round if the Chiefs were interested. While I doubt this actually happens, and I doubt the Chiefs would target a tight end earlier than the third round, it still makes sense to consider what Kmet could bring to the table.

As a freshman in college, Kmet was a dual sport athlete splitting his time between football and baseball. Once he gave up baseball for football, he saw his productivity increase dramatically. His final (junior) season with the team, he amassed 515 yards and 6 touchdowns on 43 receptions. These numbers would have been even better if he hadn’t missed the first two games of the season with a broken collarbone.

Along with his production, Kmet adds impressive physical gifts. At 6’6, Kmet is one of the taller tight among the list of top prospects. Weighing in at 264 pounds, he’s also one of the biggest. This sheer size does nothing to slow him down, as he was a top performer at the NFL Combine in the 40-yard dash and posted high-quality times in both the three-cone drill and 20-yard shuttle.

Kmet fits the physical profile of tight ends that NFL teams covet these days. If he were to fall to the Chiefs in the second round, he’d be a tempting proposition. That said, I don’t expect he falls that late in the second round. Even if he did, general manager Brett Veach and the Chiefs front office likely have other targets in the first two rounds that will preclude them from taking him.

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