KC Chiefs: Potential small school prospects to target in 2021 NFL Draft

KC Chiefs Small School Prospects

Kayode Awosika, Offensive Tackle, Buffalo

Kayode Awoskia is another offensive tackle that I view that, at least of now, very similar to Fisher, standing 6’5″ and 305 pounds. During his career, Awoskia has played both left and right tackle with the strong MAC team.

Where I viewed Radunz as a more polished player but his potential being at guard, Awosika is much more comfortable and ‘lighter on his feet’ in his pass sets, he lacks the demeanor and aggressiveness in the run game.

That’s not to say there isn’t a lot to like because there is. Awosika can get into his pass sets, can pull and move and block in the run game. I would describe him as a better athlete than a technical football prospect. And while he doesn’t appear to be a potential guard in a traditional sense, the Chiefs value tackle pass blocking abilities at guard as well, so at a minimum, he would provide depth along the offensive line.

Awosika’s greatest value would be he is a likely day three pick that has the potential, with the right coach and the right situation, to develop into a contributor if not a starter down the road. Could he compete to be swing tackle as a rookie with the hope of being a right tackle in 2022? Perhaps.

KC Chiefs Small School Prospects

Malcolm Koonce, EDGE, Buffalo

Buffalo edge rusher Malcolm Koonce is a classic smaller school edge pass rusher. He has good size with a lanky frame in need of more weight and technique that needs refinement. A quick first step and at least attempts at counter moves, Koonce is — at a minimum — an intriguing developmental edge player for the Chiefs.

Early on, Koonce is a pass rusher only. His ability to hold the edge, stand up at the point of attack is not very good and considering the jump to the NFL, it’s a concern for a player coming from the MAC. And while the offensive line’s attention is squarely upon him, often being the player the focus is upon. He plays with a high motor and rarely quits on a play.

With good size and the ability it appears to add more and a good first step, there’s a lot to like about Koonce and what he could bring to this defense. He has even been asked to drop into zone pass coverage before, bringing back memories of Justin Houston chasing down Antonio Brown in 2017 (Koonce wears No. 50, which helps with the comparison).