Reggie Virgil could be the draft's best value wide receiver for the Chiefs

With the rise of the Texas Tech program thanks to the help of Cody Campbell and Kansas City's own Patrick Mahomes, Lubbock now has several high-level draft prospects, including David Bailey, Lee Hunter, Romello Height, and Jacob Rodriguez. It's going to be interesting to see if the team that wears Mahomes' logo on their jersey ends up generating a Kansas City Chiefs draft pick. 

With the lack of suspension (so far) for Rashee Rice and the improvement in the coaching staff, it's likely the Chiefs might wait on wide receiver. What does waiting mean? It could be on Day 2, or it could even be Day 3 of the draft.

The Chiefs have plenty of untapped potential in Jalen Royals, and would anybody be shocked by a summer signing of Tyreek Hill? The point being that the Chiefs can only play so many receivers. With Worthy, Rice, Thornton, and Royals, that's already fairly close to a full room. The Chiefs may add to it, but it might not be as early as some fans want.

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NFL Draft Profile: Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech

1. Reggie Virgil's background
2. Reggie Virgil's strengths
3. Reggie Virgil's weaknesses
4. Reggie Virgil's fit with the Chiefs

Reggie Virgil's background

Age: 21 (will be 22 before camp)

Height: 6-3

Weight: 191 LBS

Hands: 9 1/4 inches

Arms: 31 1/4 inches

Tape Exposure: BYU Big 12 Championship (2025), Utah (2025), UCF (2025)

Virgil attended high school at Mount Dora Christian Academy located in Mount Dora, Florida, where in addition to football, he was also a varsity letterman in basketball and track. Rated as a 3-star recruit, Virgil committed to Miami (Ohio). Virgil only had 2 catches his first 2 seasons at Miami before having a breakout season his junior year with 816 yards and 9 touchdowns. He was a highly sought-after transfer portal prospect when he entered for the 2025 season. In his final season for Texas Tech, he tallied 705 yards and 8 total touchdowns (2 rushing).

Reggie Virgil's strengths

Vertical Stretch

Long strides with above-average long speed. Despite an average 40-yard dash time, his on-film speed is much quicker. His long frame allows him to create separation naturally.

Frame

His height helps him at the catch point and allows him to track the ball well over his shoulder. Was useful over the middle of the field, too, and out of the slot. Was also a rushing threat on sweeps. Though he's sub-200 lbs., he carries his weight well and isn't too light to take on contact.

Hands

Strong hands over the catch away from his frame. 9 drops in 4 years, contested catch rate of 47.5%. Not incredible numbers, but he is reliable, and with a career average depth of target at 15.9 yards, he's asked to do quite a bit downfield.

Reggie Virgil's weaknesses

Yards after Catch

Not breaking many tackles. He's going to get to green grass and then go down on first contact.

Press Coverage

Low body weight and lack of muscle make him susceptible to press-man coverage. Hasn't shown the ability to consistently win at the line of scrimmage.

Reggie Virgil's fit with the Chiefs

Virgil would likely be a late Day 2 selection or a Day 3 pick. His role would likely emulate much of what Tyquan Thornton did in the offense as a vertical-stretch X and/or Y wide receiver. It should be noted the Chiefs have met with Carnell Tate and Ted Hurst this cycle, both similar style players and roles. It's possible the Chiefs want to double down on vertical stretch to open up the middle of the field for Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice, and Kenneth Walker, which would also put Xavier Worthy into more of a gadget role. Virgil has skills that are useful in any offense and, at worst, can be an X receiver who can stretch the field and provide average blocking.

Virgil is a smooth, long-striding receiver with good vertical speed, strong hands, and the ability to track and adjust to the ball downfield. He shows sharp footwork and tempo as a route-runner, with flashes of separation ability and competitiveness as a blocker. However, he lacks play strength, consistent burst, and creativity after the catch, with route drift and tells that can tip off defenders.

Round Grade: Grey Chip (Day 3 grade)

Shades of: Troy Franklin