KC Chiefs: What to know about 2020 undrafted free agents

Kalija Lipscomb, WR Vanderbilt

Lipscomb makes the third player the Chiefs were able to sign who was the top available of his position group post-draft. At 6′ 207 pounds, Lipscomb was not the biggest or fastest receiver available, but he was the best available for a reason and that is because he is very polished as a route runner.

His route running, combined with solid after the catch abilities (despite average speed) and good hands make him a prospect who has the potential to be a contributor in the NFL although he may not have the upside to ever be an elite pass-catching option.

Tommy Townsend, P Florida

Punters aren’t typically the most exciting draft prospects, but Townsend comes in with an excellent chance to make the roster. With the Chiefs releasing long-time punter Dustin Colquitt, it leaves Townsend battling for the starting job with second-year player Tyler Newsome.

There’s really no telling how that position battle plays out, but here is a video of Townsend punting an 80-yarder if that helps tell you a little about his leg.

Lavert Hill, CB Michigan

Hill is coming off of back to back First Team All-Big Ten seasons at Michigan and had three interceptions and 10 pass breakups last year. He is bigger than Davis, but still slightly undersized for an NFL cornerback. He likely won’t be greatly successful as an outside corner due to average long speed, but could be a good slot corner in the future with short distance quickness and physicality.

I’ve heard a lot of hype amongst Chiefs Kingdom about Hill making the active roster, but he seems more likely to start off as a practice squad guy. There should be a chance at an early-season roster spot if Breeland is suspended, but Davis should beat him out for that spot. Don’t forget everyone was wrong on Fenton though this last offseason, so maybe Hill will surprise Chiefs fans!

Andre Baccelia, WR Washington

This is the UDFA that is being slept on the most right now amongst Chiefs Kingdom. He didn’t have big production in college but ran a 4.28 40 at his pro-day, which would have been just shy of Henry Ruggs’ mark for the fastest at the combine.

This seems like a player that as a developmental practice squad spot on lock based on speed alone. We probably won’t see him play on Sundays yet next season, but he should be an exciting player to monitor over the next few seasons.

Bryan Wright, LB Cincinnati

Wright has the size required to play in Spagnuolo’s defense and was First Team All-AAC last season. According to the Cincinnati Bearcats Football website, he also had 100 tackles, 13.5 for a loss, seven quarterback hurries, four pass breakups, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one recovery. He was pretty impressive last season at Cincinnati and the linebacker corp is pretty thin so who knows, Wright could play himself into a roster spot this summer.

Maurice Ffrench, WR Pitt

The Chiefs added another speedster in Ffrench (yes Ffrench has two F’s) who ran a self-reported 4.4 second 40. He combines that with decent size at 5’11” 200 pounds and makes for an interesting developmental prospect. Another interesting fact about Ffrench is that he broke Larry Fitzgerald‘s Pitt reception record last season with 96 receptions and we all know how good Fitzgerald ended up being.