KC Chiefs: Way too early look at potential wide receivers in 2020 NFL Draft
By John McCarty
K.J. HILL – OHIO STATE
K.J. Hill, the speedy Buckeye receiver could interest Chiefs as depth at wide receiver. The Chiefs love them some quick and speedy receivers and Ohio State receiver Hill could fit the bill as someone versatile enough, assuming KC hasn’t traded all their draft picks by the time draft night rolls around.
Hill is the next in line of speedy receivers coming from Ohio State with game breaking ability. Somewhat limited in route experience as he runs a lot (A LOT) of shallow crosses and deep fly routes, and isn’t exactly a natural catcher of the football, Hill is an intriguing option if the Chiefs are looking for a gadget type player capable of also playing some receiver.
With his speed (not on par with Hardman or Hill), the Chiefs would have some speedy receivers who all had last names that started with H. Get those nicknames ready!
Hill will be an interesting player to follow; He’s quick, but not fast, has good size and can play physical, but doesn’t high point or catch in traffic well and, as mentioned before, runs a very limited route tree at Ohio State.
If a team like the Chiefs believes they can rough out his edges long-term while using him in spots in the short-term, a team will likely find him more attractive than a team looking for a true receiver from the outset.