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Kansas City Chiefs Scouting Report: Josh Doctson

By Leigh Oleszczak

Dec 31, 2014; Atlanta , GA, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) celebrates a touchdown while defended by Mississippi Rebels defensive back Cody Prewitt (25) during the first half in the 2014 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2014; Atlanta , GA, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) celebrates a touchdown while defended by Mississippi Rebels defensive back Cody Prewitt (25) during the first half in the 2014 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Kansas City Chiefs have a legit number one receiver in Jeremy Maclin. It’s time for them to add a number two receiver in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Wide receiver has been an area of need for the KC Chiefs for a few years now. Sure, they signed Jeremy Maclin last offseason, but it was apparent that the team needed a number two option when Maclin was limited in the AFC Divisional playoff game.

While the Chiefs have Chris Conley and Albert Wilson on the roster and recently added Rod Streater on a one-year deal, it’s still important for the team to look at the options in the draft this year. One of the best available is TCU’s Josh Doctson.

Combine Results

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  • 40-yard dash – 4.50 seconds
  • Bench press – 14 reps
  • Vertical jump – 41.0 inch*
  • Broad jump – 131.0 inch*
  • 3-cone drill – 6.84 seconds
  • 20-yard shuttle – 4.08 seconds*
  • 60-yard shuttle – 11.06 seconds*

*= Combine top performer

Combine results courtesy of NFL.com’s Draft Tracker

Doctson had a nice showing at the combine, showcasing both his speed and athleticism. He has long arms, which is obviously very beneficial for a wide receiver.

Originally a member of Wyoming’s football team, Doctson transferred to TCU in 2013, where he spent the final three years of his college career. While a member of the Horned Frogs, Doctson racked up 2,784 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns.

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Lance Zierlein of NFL.com states that Josh Doctson has the ability to be a true number one receiver for a team, which is exactly what the Kansas City Chiefs are needing. It’s not that I don’t have faith in Conley or Wilson, but it’d be nice to have a true receiving threat out there with Maclin. I’m sure Alex Smith agrees.

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None of the analysts at CBS Sports think Doctson will be on the board at pick 28. Two have him going to the Minnesota Vikings 23rd overall, and the other two have him landing with Los Angeles (15th overall) and Cincinnati (24th overall).

There are other decent receiver options in this draft should the KC Chiefs opt to go that way however. Doctson is actually considered the fourth best behind Laquon Treadwell, Corey Coleman, and Will Fuller, all of whom would be fantastic additions to this Chiefs offense.

Scott Dillon recently had the Chiefs selecting Josh Doctson in his mock draft, one centered around taking the best available player in each round. The pick worked well for Kansas City, as they really do need to add another receiver. They might be one legit number two receiver away from being a serious contender in the AFC.

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