Offense (26)
Quarterbacks (2): Patrick Mahomes, Carson Wentz
Running backs (2): Isiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Fullbacks (1): Carson Steele
Wide receivers (7): Hollywood Brown, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, Skyy Moore, Mecole Hardman, JuJu Smith-Schuster
Tight ends (4): Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Jared Wiley, Peyton Hendershot
Offensive line (10): LT Kingsley Suamataia, LG Joe Thuney, C Creed Humphrey, RG Trey Smith, RT Jawaan Taylor, Wanya Morris, Mike Caliendo, Hunter Nourzad, Ethan Driskell, CJ Hanson
Defense (24)
Defensive tackles (4): Chris Jones, Turk Wharton, Derrick Nnadi, Mike Pennel
Defensive ends (5): George Karlaftis, Mike Danna, Malik Herring, Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Cam Thomas
Linebackers (5): Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill, Leo Chenal, Jack Cochrane, Cam Jones
Cornerbacks (6): Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams, Nahzeeh Johnson, Nic Jones, Chris Roland-Wallace
Safeties (4): Justin Reid, Bryan Cook, Chamarri Conner, Jaden Hicks [Reply]
Originally Posted by ThyKingdomCome15:
The biggest surprise is Carson Steele by a lot. Kid was a consistent stud and he earned it, beat the odds.
Hicks was the most surprising to me.
Not because he made the team, that was never a question. But because he looked outstanding. His college tape just looked athletically limited and I thought he'd struggle to transition more than he did.
As it stands, he's Reid's replacement next year. Easy.
Driskell came completely out of nowhere to make the squad (though I could see him being someone they let go if/when Morris gets fully healthy; I hope not).
Kingsley looking like a plug and play starter was something I hoped for but didn't necessarily expect. And of course that DB that made the squad with 2 last names - I don't remember his name so obviously that's something of a shocker... [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Hicks was the most surprising to me.
Not because he made the team, that was never a question. But because he looked outstanding. His college tape just looked athletically limited and I thought he'd struggle to transition more than he did.
As it stands, he's Reid's replacement next year. Easy.
Driskell came completely out of nowhere to make the squad (though I could see him being someone they let go if/when Morris gets fully healthy; I hope not).
Kingsley looking like a plug and play starter was something I hoped for but didn't necessarily expect. And of course that DB that made the squad with 2 last names - I don't remember his name so obviously that's something of a shocker...
Driskell was the guy I wanted to stick but thought we'd have to sweat out a PS spot. He was fairly well thought of prior to the draft, but I didn't expect him to look as good as he did. Kudos to the Chiefs for keeping the best players. [Reply]
The main disappointments are Moore making it over Toney, Ross or really anyone at all. I'd have preferred Irv Smith over Hendershot, who I really have no clue on the appeal. Was rooting for Jacobs to make it as a coverage LB over Cochrane, and I also wanted Lovett, Farrell or, again, anyone at all, to knock that turd Nnadi off. Would've been nice for Hadden or Battle to show more as I didn't see much of Roland-Wallace that suggests he's worth including but maybe he's the best of the rest. I'd probably have risked any of Driskell, Hanson or Caliendo on PS.
I'm pretty intrigued by the Cam Thomas pick up. Didn't know much about him but a decent RAS, pretty positive draft profiles and his PFF grades for the preseason were 77 with a 71 for pass-rushing. None of which tells us too much but the fact he's seemingly improved year-on-year is encouraging, and his PFF grades are a lot higher than guys like Herring and FAU.
Not saying he's going to light it up but I could absolutely see him outperforming those 2 and adding value. Would be nice for a 7th rounder pick effectively. [Reply]
Originally Posted by big nasty kcnut:
Please keep zammit and release toney please.
Official initially 53 man roster
Offense (26)
Quarterbacks (2): Patrick Mahomes, Carson Wentz
Running backs (2): Isiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Fullbacks (1): Carson Steele
Wide receivers (7): Hollywood Brown, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, Skyy Moore, Mecole Hardman, JuJu Smith-Schuster
Tight ends (4): Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Jared Wiley, Peyton Hendershot
Offensive line (10): LT Kingsley Suamataia, LG Joe Thuney, C Creed Humphrey, RG Trey Smith, RT Jawaan Taylor, Wanya Morris, Mike Caliendo, Hunter Nourzad, Ethan Driskell, CJ Hanson
Defense (24)
Defensive tackles (4): Chris Jones, Turk Wharton, Derrick Nnadi, Mike Pennel
Defensive ends (5): George Karlaftis, Mike Danna, Malik Herring, Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Cam Thomas
Linebackers (5): Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill, Leo Chenal, Jack Cochrane, Cam Jones
Cornerbacks (6): Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams, Nahzeeh Johnson, Nic Jones, Chris Roland-Wallace
Safeties (4): Justin Reid, Bryan Cook, Chamarri Conner, Jaden Hicks
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Hicks was the most surprising to me.
Not because he made the team, that was never a question. But because he looked outstanding. His college tape just looked athletically limited and I thought he'd struggle to transition more than he did.
As it stands, he's Reid's replacement next year. Easy.
Driskell came completely out of nowhere to make the squad (though I could see him being someone they let go if/when Morris gets fully healthy; I hope not).
Kingsley looking like a plug and play starter was something I hoped for but didn't necessarily expect. And of course that DB that made the squad with 2 last names - I don't remember his name so obviously that's something of a shocker...
Shit....Hicks looks.....this is probably gonna draw some ire but.....Eric Berry ish? [Reply]
I think Driskell was the most shocking and the more I learn about him the more I can’t believe he wasn’t drafted. Elite size and length as well as really nice athletic ability. Played in heavy zone/RPO system in college too. Only real weakness was play strength which is easily fixable with time.
Hicks was so touted and highly ranked so that wasn’t surprising to me. Top 60 on Matt Miller’s board and the #1 ranked safety for Brugler.
This could be one hell of a haul though. Worthy, Kingsley, Wiley, Hicks, Steele, Driskell, Roland-Wallace. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
I think Driskell was the most shocking and the more I learn about him the more I can’t believe he wasn’t drafted. Elite size and length as well as really nice athletic ability. Played in heavy zone/RPO system in college too. Only real weakness was play strength which is easily fixable with time.
Hicks was so touted and highly ranked so that wasn’t surprising to me. Top 60 on Matt Miller’s board and the #1 ranked safety for Brugler.
This could be one hell of a haul though. Worthy, Kingsley, Wiley, Hicks, Steele, Driskell, Roland-Wallace.
Worthy and Kingsley alone make this draft a slam dunk. Everything else is just gravy. [Reply]
