Cameron Dantzler would be an odd cornerback fit for the KC Chiefs

Overall conclusion and fit in Kansas City

Cameron Dantzler projects to be a late Day 2 or early Day 3 cornerback. While he possesses some great qualities including football IQ, good length and ball skills, and solid athleticism, his small build is concerning. Dantzler would struggle against physical receivers, especially in press man coverages.

With his traits, he could be effective in a Cover 2 and possibly Cover 3 heavy defense. In year one, Dantzler projects to be a depth player along the boundary with some special teams contributions. He has enough traits to make him worth a third-round pick to be a developmental project. Winning with his ability to process quickly, good technique in zone coverages, and great length with enough athleticism will be how he wins. He will struggle in press-man coverage when forced to carry vertically against bigger receivers.

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo likes long cornerbacks at that boundary position especially. He also expects his cornerbacks to be big contributors in run defense. Dantzler’s lack of play strength and small frame could find him being a weakness.

If the Chiefs were to select Dantzler, it would likely be as a developmental project. It wouldn’t be surprising to see them take the former Mississippi State corner and use that mental processing to try and turn him into another versatile piece in the secondary. As far as an immediate starter, Veach would benefit from drafting someone else in the earlier rounds.