KC Chiefs: Who could be a first-time Pro Bowler in 2021?

L’Jarius Sneed

Much like Edwards-Helaire on the offensive side, Sneed is a solid bet on the back end. In fact, the only thing that makes us hesitate a bit here is all about the position of cornerback instead of anything personal to Sneed.

Let’s be honest that it’s very, very hard to find a consistent cornerback these days. Even some of the NFL’s will go through roller coaster seasons in which the small sample size comes back to burn them here and there. Corners are mercurial for the most part, and the Chiefs have even seen Charvarius Ward struggle a bit more last year than expected in a great example of this sort of back-and-forth.

Does that mean Sneed is in for a down season? No, but it also means it’s a bit more difficult to predict compared to other positions. Still, Sneed was a smash hit at corner for the Chiefs in ’20 after being selected late in the fourth round. Corner was a serious position of need—or so we all thought—heading into the year, but by the time Bashaud Breeland returned from a season-opening suspension, the unit seemed to gel quite well.

If Edwards-Helaire can make the second-year leap, then Sneed can definitely do the same, especially considering he was already outstanding in year one.