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The Chiefs five most intriguing undrafted free agent signings

By Jalon Dodson

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 31: Kalija Lipscomb #16 of the Vanderbilt Commodores carries the ball against J.R. Reed #20 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 31: Kalija Lipscomb #16 of the Vanderbilt Commodores carries the ball against J.R. Reed #20 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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BLOOMINGTON, IN – NOVEMBER 23: Miles Marshall #13 of the Indiana Hoosiers goes up to make the catch as Lavert Hill #24 of the Michigan Wolverines defends during the second half at Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN – NOVEMBER 23: Miles Marshall #13 of the Indiana Hoosiers goes up to make the catch as Lavert Hill #24 of the Michigan Wolverines defends during the second half at Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Lavert Hill, CB, Michigan

Cornerback Lavert Hill, who hails from Michigan, is another interesting signing. He earned back-to-back first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2018 and 2019, and for good reason, too. He is one of just four players in Michigan history to record multiple pick-sixes, is tied for sixth in pass breakups at the university, and is known for his man coverage. He’s no Emmitt Thomas, but can deliver quite the punch despite his lacking frame (5’10”, 190 pounds).

Hill was initially thought to be a Day 2 pick (Round 2-3) in the 2019 NFL Draft, but forewent the draft and decided to play another year collegiate. This ended up clearly costing him, as his stock fell dramatically leading to his undrafted status.

For an outside corner, Hill rather small and has been known for his excessive grabbing downfield which will be an issue for the Chiefs, as the team saw its fair share of pass interference penalties last season. Working with the Chiefs’ defensive staff, Hill will need to take to coaching on a few things, but he has real potential to work his way toward making the 53-man roster.

Hill had a PFF grade of 71 or higher in 2017, 2018 and 2019; he also had a tackling grade of 83 or higher in 2018 and 2019.

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