Future NFL draft prospects to watch for the Chiefs in Week 3 of the CFB schedule

While we all await the next chapter in the Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs rivalry on Sunday, there's another great slate of college football games in Week 3 being played on Friday and Saturday.

Here are some draft prospects who make sense for the Chiefs in some of the biggest primetime games of the week.

#20 Arizona @ #14 Kansas State - 7:00 p.m. CT - Fox Sports

Tacario Davis, CB Arizona - At 6-4, 195 lbs., Tacario Davis is an ideal fit for Steve Spagnuolo's defense which covets length. He is a physical, perimeter defender who excels in zone coverage and plays with attitude in the run game. He has some long speed concerns but his ability to win as a press defender, in zone or off man, makes him a versatile chess piece who could help replace L'Jarius Sneed long term.

Tetairo McMillan, WR, Arizona - Something has gone horribly wrong if the Chiefs are in range to draft McMillan who figures to be a top-15 pick at worst. McMillan is an ideal X receiver with excellent ball-tracking skills who wins at the catch point and is surprising after the catch as well. McMillan and Luther Burden will be battling for the WR1 title all draft season; the former has shades of Mike Evans to his game and could fit in any NFL offense. Though the Chiefs likely won't be able to draft him he's a name that will shape the early part of round 1.

Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona - An absolute tank of a tackle at 6-5, 330 lbs., he has a similar blocking profile as former Saints first-round pick Taliese Fuaga. His wide and powerful base has yielded only 16 pressures in 2023 and the Arizona offense is off to a great start again. Savaiinaea's also fleet of foot despite being so large. Similar to teammate Jordan Morgan (drafted by the Packers in 2024), I think some will view him as a guard at the next level. Either way, he'd be a great fit for the Chiefs who might still be looking for another tackle and certainly need a guard in 2025.

DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State - Giddens helped replace Deuce Vaughn in 2023 by rushing for over 1,200 yards. The 2025 RB class might be one of the best we've seen in recent memory which makes it tough for a player like Giddens, who easily would have been a day 2 pick in last year's class. Giddens is a physical ball carrier able to get north/south well. He has quality contact balance and breaks tackles, too. He doesn't have breakaway speed, but he's still been a factor in the passing game. Could have a Darrel Williams-type of role in an offense.

#4 Alabama @ Wisconsin - 11:00 a.m. CT - Fox Sports

Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama - Tyler Booker is a classic Alabama offensive lineman who wins with power at the point of attack. At 6-5, 350 lbs., his length makes him a powerful interior prospect who might be the first taken at his postion. Recruited as a five-star tackle, he's made the transition inside well with a 72.5 overall PFF grade with over 800 snaps at left guard. Chiefs could potentially go "best player available" and take Booker toward the end of round one to replace Joe Thuney or Trey Smith.

Jaeden Roberts, IOL, Alabama - Roberts might be one of the best physical specimens we've seen along the interior of the offensive line. Ranked fourth on Bruce Feldman's freaks list, for being able to squat 825 LBS (!) at just 18% body fat. As a blocker, he excels in the run game with a strong first step, and because of his strength and size (6-5, 315 lbs.), he can generate consistent movement. His pass blocking is solid but is susceptible to some waist bending and vulnerable to speed rushers. Roberts isn't as polished as Booker but is the superior athlete.

Hunter Wohler, S, Wisconsin - Great size at 6-2, 218 lbs. and a former high school Gatorade player of the year for the state of Wisconsin. He earned a very high 89.2 PFF grade in 2023, which ranked 10th among all safeties in the country. Wohler is a well-rounded player who is a force in the run game as a tackler and solid in coverage. The athleticism might limit his draft stock but he's a quality overall player who will find himself on an NFL roster for a long time simply because of his ability to tackle, cover, and play special teams.

#16 LSU @ South Carolina- 11:00 a.m. CT - ABC

Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU - Lacy had his first big season last year playing behind first-round talents Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. This year he is the featured target of up-and-coming QB Garrett Nussmeier. Lacy is a well-rounded target who wins with quality releases, route running, and ball tracking. He can be lined up inside or outside and is also a YAC threat. He doesn't have breakaway speed and has struggled with drops in his career but now he gets a chance to be the centerpiece of an explosive offense. Has the upside of a developmental talent such as Nico Collins or Corey Davis.

Harold Perkins Jr. LB, LSU - Perkins falls into a category of players the Chiefs have stayed away from: the hybrid linebacker/ pass rusher. At 6-1, 220 lbs., it's hard to imagine Perkins lining up on the edge and regularly winning without major changes to his build. He does play off the ball for the Tigers as well. It could be interesting to see a defensive mind like Spags get ahold of a player like Perkins to use him in a variety of ways. Perkins could do some of the things Willie Gay did for the defense (though much smaller) and could also be a fierce blitzer.

T.J. Sanders, IDL, South Carolina - Sanders is an experienced interior presence who wins by shooting gaps and with explosiveness off the ball. At 290 lbs., he's shifty for a 3-technique. He has shown flashes as a pass rusher though there's not much of a rush plan for him at this time. The question for him is how does he win at the next level when he's not as twitchy and fast as everyone else. Power can be a concern. Though lighter, his role could look similar to Khalen Saunders or Tershawn Wharton. A role player with upside.