Kansas City Chiefs: 2019 NFL Draft Board Version 3
By Shade Piper
Second Round Options Who Have Visited or Worked Out for the Chiefs
Jaylon Ferguson, EDGE (Louisiana Tech)
Jaylon Ferguson is a player who almost made my first Chiefs Draft Board as a first round target. He has since dropped a little in projected value and should now be available for the Chiefs at pick 61 or 63 if they want him. He is a guy who seems to be a high-risk, high-reward type of player.
Playing at Louisiana Tech, the production was there, but the question was always whether or not this had more to do with his talent level or his opposition’s talent level. He has the physical build to develop into a quality NFL pass rusher, but in drafting him you will be running the risk of his talent being overestimated due to poor college competition. If the Chiefs don’t have an EDGE by pick 63 and he is available, this may be a risk they’re willing to take for a potentially great future pass rusher.
Jace Sternberger, Tight End (Texas A&M)
Jace Sternberger is a great talent at the tight end position and will be a great value in the second round. He is a great pass catching option who shows the willingness to be a solid run blocker as well. His great second round value hopefully goes to another team, however.
A lot of people think tight end is a big need for the Chiefs and I don’t disagree, but the need is a little overstated and that it can be addressed in the later rounds. A guy like Josh Oliver has potentially more value and can likely be grabbed in the third round or potentially even later. Then the Chiefs could use these earlier picks on defensive players.
Lonnie Johnson, Cornerback (Kentucky)
Lonnie Johnson has the physical gifts that many dream of for their favorite team’s number one cornerback. These physical gifts could give him the foundation he needs to develop into a great NFL cornerback. He does have some things he needs to work on to reach his great potential though.
Johnson didn’t have a single interception at Kentucky, so his ball skills and instincts could use some improvements. Regardless, he should develop into a solid starting cornerback and could be a good choice at pick 63 to help out the Chiefs’ secondary.