Kansas City Chiefs: What Cody White can provide in 2020

PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 23: Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans runs the ball in the second half of their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

What should Kansas City Chiefs fans expect from UDFA wide receiver Cody White in 2020?

Wide receiver is pretty stacked for the Kansas City Chiefs, but there’s room for some UDFAs to find their way onto the 55-man roster. One of those UDFAs who is fighting for a spot as one of the Chiefs’ wide receivers this year is Michigan State standout Cody White.

The Chiefs have quite the group at wide receiver, but even with that being the case, there are still a few spots that could be had this summer through training camp and preseason action.

What are some realistic expectations for the Kansas City Chiefs when it comes to Cody White’s role as a rookie?

Simply put – White won’t be anything more than a backend depth piece on the roster, assuming he makes it. He could also find his way onto the practice squad and that wouldn’t be surprising in the least bit.

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The Chiefs’ starting core of wide receivers is well set with Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins claiming the top two spots while Demarcus Robinson and Mecole Hardman are also locks to make the team. Throw in how well Byron Pringle played in limited action last year and it’s safe to say he makes the team as well.

That leaves potentially two or three spots available for a UDFA wide receiver to try and earn. White could be one of those names, but he’ll have to show something this summer obviously.

White had a nice 2019 season at Michigan State, hauling in 66 receptions for 922 yards and six touchdowns. He showed he can put up good numbers for a mediocre team so just imagine what kind of damage he could do in THIS offense.

Something else that jumps out regarding White’s play at Michigan State is that he improved every single year and that’s something that could obviously benefit him in the pros. He could benefit from a year on the practice squad and then getting another shot to make the team in 2021 could go much better for him.

The Chiefs have some pretty talented UDFA wide receivers this year and it won’t be easy for White to stand out above the rest, but there’s definitely potential there. If he has some flashy moments this summer and stands out more than the other UDFAs, perhaps he could earn a spot on the roster in 2020.

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