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Zack Moss and other running back draft targets for the Chiefs

By Lyle Graversen

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 02: Zack Moss #2 of the Utah Utes runs with the ball against Jackson Sirmon #43 of the Washington Huskies in the second quarter during their game at Husky Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 02: Zack Moss #2 of the Utah Utes runs with the ball against Jackson Sirmon #43 of the Washington Huskies in the second quarter during their game at Husky Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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LUBBOCK, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 16: Running back Sewo Olonilua #33 of the TCU Horned Frogs runs the ball during the second half of the college football game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 16, 2019 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 16: Running back Sewo Olonilua #33 of the TCU Horned Frogs runs the ball during the second half of the college football game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 16, 2019 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /

Sewo Olonilua – TCU – 6’3″ – 232 pounds

I’ve seen some people do mock drafts where they pick Boston College’s 247 pound A.J. Dillon for the Chiefs. While Dillon is a load, I simply don’t think that Dillon has the change of direction skills needed to play regularly in Reid’s offense. He would just be a short yardage sledgehammer. However, there is a 6-foot-3 and 232 pound running back prospect that is good in short yardage and has much better change of direction skills in this draft. That player is TCU’s Sewo Olonilua.

Olonilua is not a draft prospect that is getting a lot of hype. He split time in TCU’s backfield with Darius Anderson. Despite splitting time, Olonilua racked up over 2,000 yards from scrimmage and 19 touchdowns in his college career. He was effective from the Wildcat position in short yardage and goal line situations multiple times last season and he also tallied 24 receptions his final year, showing his ability to catch passes effectively as well.

What I find most intriguing is that, at different times last season, he showed power between the tackles, nice moves in open space, and the ability to be a reliable (and dangerous) check down option in the passing game.

I think Olonilua has the ability to come in and contribute as a short yardage back right away as a rookie and has the change of direction ability to potentially grow into more of a feature back over time. I would love Olonilua as our 5th round draft pick and if he continues to fly way under the radar, maybe even as an undrafted free agent after the draft. You can see Olonilua’s nice hands and open field moves in the tweet below. Remember, the guy is 6’3 and 232 pounds.

So there you have it Chiefs fans, my three running back prospects that I’d like to see the Chiefs target on draft day. While there may be higher rated prospects that go earlier in the draft, I think K.C. has bigger needs to address there. I feel like these three prospects all bring something new to the Chiefs and can be had at spots in the draft where you aren’t going to miss out on premiere talent at other positions of need.

What do you think? Do you like these three players? Are you someone that still thinks drafting a running back early in the draft is a good idea? Are there other prospects that I discounted because they were too similar to backs we already have on the roster that you think deserve a closer look? I’d love to read your thoughts in the comments below.

Catch up with my other draft related posts.

Stay safe and healthy Chiefs fans!

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