Where will Alabama football’s Jaylen Waddle land?
Jaylen Waddle had an underwhelming career with Alabama football due to a variety of things out of his control. Every time he was on the field, he was liable to make a play. However, a loaded depth chart and an ankle injury kept his career stats from matching other Alabama greats.
Thankfully, NFL scouts realize the talent that Waddle brings to the table. He is a lock to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. His talent fits well with a lot of NFL teams, but which teams would be ideal landing spots for the Tide receiver?
3. Kansas City Chiefs
Will this happen? No. However, it is a match made in heaven in terms of scheme fit. The Chiefs have the fastest offense in the NFL, and Waddle would fit in that scheme like a glove.
Waddle is one of the fastest players in this class. He would do great alongside Mecole Hardman and Tyreek Hill. With Patrick Mahomes’s ability to evade defenders and throw the ball deep, speed is the most valuable asset in Kansas City.
If Waddle slides down draft boards for any reason, the Chiefs should consider trading up to snag him. However, they have a lot of expensive contracts coming up. They need cheap players in the draft, so they can’t give up draft picks for a position they are already investing in. If anything, they would take Anthony Schwartz in a later round.
If the Chiefs were drafting in the teens, they would be on the top of scheme fits. However, this landing spot is so unlikely that it can’t be at the top of the list.