Chiefs Scouts Checkin' Out Bulls, RedHawks Tonight

by Joel Thorman on Nov 18, 2009 8:15 AM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Tonight, we're treated to some college football action with the Buffalo Bulls and Miami (OH) RedHawks. A handful of NFL players will be participating and the Kansas City Chiefs scouts will be in attendance to check them out.

Chris Steuber of Scout is reporting.

Using the handy NFL Draft Scout as a guide, I've found that there are two players in this game that are projected to be drafted in April, both with the Bulls.

As always, we really have no idea who the Chiefs are really looking at. It could be for UDFAs or it could be for draft picks. To make life easier on me, I highlighted the two players projected to be drafted after the jump.

WR Naaman Roosevelt

Nope, I've never heard of him either but I can see why he might be one of the players the Chiefs are keeping an eye on.

He is a 6'0", 187 pound record-setting receiver. Some folks in the comments section of his NFL Draft Scout page suggest he'll be the next late round wonder ala Marques Colston.

When I say record-setting, I mean it. He set single-season school records for receptions (104), yards receiving (1,402) and receiving touchdowns (13).

In fact, just last week he set career highs for receiving yards (165) and tied a career best for touchdowns (3).

He's projected as a 4th round draft pick.

RB James Starks

An interesting situation with Starks. The Chiefs may be meeting with him or his coaches but they won't be watching him play. Starks opted for season-ending shoulder surgery but still hopes to find a spot in the NFL Draft.

He's a 6'2", 211 pound fifth year senior.

He set single-season school records for carries (272) and rushing yards (1,333) while missing two and a half games last season.

He's projected as a 6th round pick.

Check out NFL Draft Scout for more players the Chiefs might be checking out.

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Miami must have a couple more tight ends we can sign and put on the bench.

by HowSweetItIs on Nov 18, 2009 8:44 AM CST reply actions

Naaman Roosevelt

Is a player i would love to see the chiefs scoop up in the 4th-5th round. I am a student at Buffalo and watch him play week in and week out. He absolutely tore up PIttsburgh (Who is ranked 8th in the nation, prime competition). He occasionally runs back kicks for Buffalo and just has that elusive touch that can’t be taught. He doesn’t have burner speed, but he’s fast. He has very sure hands and is extremely dangerous after he catches the ball. As of right now, with 2 games left to play, he has 70 catches for 954 yards and 9 touchdowns. I would love love love to see the chiefs snatch him with a mid-late round pick.

by NlCK on Nov 18, 2009 9:50 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

rec

by ravenhawk on Nov 18, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions

Sounds like a Pioli guy...

a nice mid-to-late round gem. Good stuff.

by bwelch37 on Nov 18, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions

Btw

This info is a little incorrect. Both players are of the Buffalo Bulls, not the redhawks :p

by NlCK on Nov 18, 2009 9:58 AM CST reply actions

Doh!

Thanks, Nick.

And thanks for the first hand account. Much appreciated.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Nov 18, 2009 10:06 AM CST up reply actions

Thx

Luv having something to read about my Chiefs while stuck in my soul crushing cubicle. Thanks for all you guys do around here.

Any thoughts on Chuck Weis getting rolled at Notre Dame and coming here to be our OC?

by BucktheFroncos on Nov 18, 2009 11:09 AM CST reply actions

Sounds like a good idea but...

I really think he has to much of an “ego” to become our OC. I might be wrong, but being OC for the Pats and then HC at Notre Dame and just the way Weis is, i think he is a little too stuck up to become the OC on a rebuilding team. I hope I’m wrong, but i just can’t picture him in red taking orders from Haley.

by NlCK on Nov 18, 2009 12:12 PM CST reply actions

Woo hoo!

As a former UB student and a fan of their football team, I’ve been seriously hoping we’d take a look at these two players.

Naaman Roosevelt as a Chief would be a personal dream come true. The guy just knows how to get open. Yeah, he plays in the somewhat weak MAC conference, but he’s still gotten open against NFL caliber defenses such as UConn last year with Darius Butler covering him. He has decent speed but is more quick than fast, to use the old cliche. And he can catch. (Imagine that!) He would also be a candidate for return duties, as he has returned kicks at times. His only problem is his small frame. He might have trouble beating the press in the NFL, but that is a question mark for a lot of receivers coming out of college. I honestly would not be the slightest bit disappointed if we took this guy in the second round. Of course, I am extremely biased.

Starks is going to fall to late in the draft, whereas he was projected by many as a second round pick before his shoulder injury. He is a solid all-around back who runs with some power and is a good receiver out of the backfield. And yet somehow I’ve never been as sold on him as I have been on Roosevelt. Still, he has fresh legs and talent and could surprise. I’d be happy to get him with a mid-to-late round pick.

Another player they might consider as a late rounder or UDFA is FS Mike Newton. The guy makes plays, and we could sure use a playmaking safety. I’m not sure how he projects to the NFL, but he’s worth taking a chance on late. SS Davonte Shannon is a very solid NFL prospect but is a junior. Surely they will take some notes on him for next year.

by TheDBroShow on Nov 18, 2009 12:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Yay another UB guy :)

I couldn’t agree more with what you said. Naaman prolly will fall to the 4th-5th round, i can’t see him going in the second. Your right about Newt, he is a playmaker. In relation to draft status, I Roosevelt is a ton like Marques Colston. I’m a freshman this year, so i haven’t seen starks play due to his injury.

by NlCK on Nov 18, 2009 1:31 PM CST up reply actions