Day Three Draft

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Grade (round): Fourth   Gray

Background: Former three-star recruit. 2020 team captain. Duke’s all-time tight end leader in receptions and fourth in program history in touchdowns. 2019 All-ACC.

Strengths: Gray is an athletic, move tight end who shows really nice flexibility in his hips. He has the ability to twist his body to make catches on the sideline — with the functional athleticism to adjust to poorly-thrown balls. He can catch the ball, gather himself and snap his hips to get upfield with extreme fluidity. Gray shows some creativity with the ball in his hands; he is not easy to get on the ground — and sees the field well. He displays good nuance as a route runner. He does a great job exploding out of his breaks — especially on in-breaking routes. He has shown the ability to give a head fake and attack leverage before exploding into his break. As a blocker, he has feet that are athletic-enough to mirror in pass protection and seal off defenders in the running game. He lines up all over the formation and could play more of an H-back-type role if a team was so inclined. He plays with an attitude and should be a core special-teams player as he gets acclimated to an NFL playbook.

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Weaknesses: Gray is light in the pants and may not ever be a true in-line tight end. He can get tossed aside too easily in the running game and is often overwhelmed as a blocker against stronger pass rushers. He is not accustomed to getting into his route stem from a three-point stance; it looks unnatural. I would like to see him use his size to be stronger at the catch point. He does not always shield off defenders and lets smaller players get into his catch zone. Teams may be turned off by his upside as a true in-line type; he will need to find the right fit to be successful in the NFL.

How he fits with the Chiefs: Gray would be an immediate upgrade to the tight end position in Kansas City. He may not ever be the guy to replace Travis Kelce — no one will be — but he would be an excellent complement to what Kelce already does. If the Chiefs are looking to play more 12 personnel, Gray provides them with that option. He could also be a replacement for Anthony Sherman, as he can line up in the backfield as a fullback — and we know how much Reid loves to run wheel routes to the fullback. Gray could feast in a role like that.

[Thegoatee 1,780]

Cannot complain with the picks really. All areas of need. Glad they are investing in a TE2 who may be a decent pass catcher.

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20 minutes ago, xen said:

Not Bell.  But probably pushes Keizer off the roster.

Per AP

He could also be a replacement for Anthony Sherman, as he can line up in the backfield as a fullback — and we know how much Reid loves to run wheel routes to the fullback. Gray could feast in a role like that.

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I think Gray was a very good move up acquisition. KC offense may look much different this season. More versatility. H back in short yardage and goal line. Tall Good Hands. 

Strong oline & run game. Andy can put those trick plays away. Got real old to me and was a distraction.

[azchief21 5,278]

I have zilch complaints this offseason.

[robgar 1,046]

and who is it?

 

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Wide Receiver with this pick

[robgar 1,046]

Cornell Powell

[Iluvhouse24 1,808]

1 hour ago, Biggjliv4 said:

Only 10 starts? That's concerning 

Veach is murdering this draft! Love this pick.

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2 minutes ago, robgar said:

Cornell Powell

Strengths

• Moves around the field with smooth gait.
• Leverages route turns against tight man coverage.
• Sneaky hand fighting to create separation.
• Clears out catch space at the top of his routes.
• Showed and proved as downfield ball-tracker and body-stacker.
• Athletic in air with outstanding body control and catch instincts.
• Plucks it at high-point and hides it away from swatting hands.
• Plus hand-eye coordination through noisy catch-points.
• Quarterback's friend with sudden but soft hands.
• Will go get the football where it is thrown.
• Gets run-ready even before completing hitch catch.
• Not overly elusive but makes tacklers miss after catch.
• Has ability as a stalk and wall-off blocker.

[Lamardirts 2,114]

Big time sleeper in Powell.  Could thrive in our offense.   Love the pick!   Loving this draft so far.  Warmed up to the Bolton pick and the Kaindoh seems like a potential homerun if Daly can work his magic.   A+ when you throw in Orlando Brown!

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Weaknesses

• Only one year over 15 catches and 125 yards in a season.
• High-cut with limited wiggle in his movements.
• Expect average release success against press.
• Drive gear doesn't seem to generate panic in cornerbacks.
• Route fakes lack salesmanship.
• Below-average separation burst.
• Route asks were rather basic at Clemson.
• Dropped easy would-be touchdown catch headed into end zone against Virg

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4 minutes ago, robgar said:

Cornell Powell

Looking at profile Im thinking he must be dating a KC Executives Daughter? 

[Lamardirts 2,114]

Nickel or Safety with our last pick?   Or do we snag one of these hawgs that fell on the IOL?

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Just now, AFCWEST said:

Looking at profile Im thinking he must be dating a KC Executives Daughter? 

He's got some upside and at this point no scouting report is going to look good.   Also depends which report you read.

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2 minutes ago, Lamardirts said:

He's got some upside and at this point no scouting report is going to look good.   Also depends which report you read.

I will trust KC. Still? 

During his career at Clemson, Powell had 93 catches for 1,211 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, but so many of those came this past year after he broke out from being buried on the depth chart. Given a solid showing at the Senior Bowl, Powell is a player whose stock has been ascending and the Chiefs finally grabbed him here at the end of the fifth round.

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Cornell Powell WR, CLEM

Height: 6-0, Weight: 210

Ball-tracking is outstanding down the sideline. Contorts his frame. Will be useful on back shoulders. Crisp, textbook routes and boasts a chiseled frame. Good athlete. Older prospect. (Chris Trapasso)

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6 minutes ago, AFCWEST said:

I will trust KC. Still? 

During his career at Clemson, Powell had 93 catches for 1,211 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, but so many of those came this past year after he broke out from being buried on the depth chart. Given a solid showing at the Senior Bowl, Powell is a player whose stock has been ascending and the Chiefs finally grabbed him here at the end of the fifth round.

Good developmental guy with good upside.  Looked like Fehoko went a couple of picks before us.  Wonder where they had him on the board.

[jetlord 10,209]

Good draft so far.  The Chiefs have found value when they picked and filled nearly every area of need.  Not getting a CB to this point makes me think they still might resign Breeland or have more faith in Baker than most of us have. 

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Strengths: Powell is a strong, good-=sized receiver. He possesses outstanding football character and gives great effort. He does little things well — and is willing to do them. He’s a willing participant in the running game, which should translate to offense and the hidden third. Powell has some special-teams background — and in the future, should be a big factor for the Chiefs in that space. That should give him a chance to stick on the roster.

Weaknesses: Powell isn’t the best athlete for the position. He’s not the-most dynamic route runner and doesn’t consistently create separation. His lack of explosiveness shows up in his route running.

How he fits with the Chiefs: Dave Toub has to be thrilled with this pick — and Andy Reid is certainly intrigued. This a guy who will do the little things right for this football team — and that will ultimately decide his fate as a professional. He’s s a great fit — and a high-character player for the receiver room.

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21 minutes ago, Lamardirts said:

Big time sleeper in Powell.  Could thrive in our offense.   Love the pick!   Loving this draft so far.  Warmed up to the Bolton pick and the Kaindoh seems like a potential homerun if Daly can work his magic.   A+ when you throw in Orlando Brown!

i am reading your words and hearing Mel Kiper's voice saying them....so disturbing

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KC does not use enough draft capital for defense. At some point it could end up 2018 again. Lots of scoring and no defense. Looks ok for this season but?

[jetlord 10,209]

10 minutes ago, AFCWEST said:

KC does not use enough draft capital for defense. At some point it could end up 2018 again. Lots of scoring and no defense. Looks ok for this season but?

Three offense, two defense with one pick to go which could be a DB.  They also used their first pick on a LB.  I don't see that much imbalance.  They certainly had needs at OC, TE, and WR as well as DE and LB.  Not sure what more they could do.  Maybe some of the stress on offense is all the FA linemen compared to one DT.  My only criticism is that they probably could have gotten their TE without moving up but Veach wouldn't sleep well without at least one move up.   

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Had Powell in my final mock at 181.  Somebody buy me a beer.