The Kansas City Chiefs continue to make the rounds in the pre-draft process, speaking with a variety of prospects.
While the quarterback room in Kansas City is looking plentiful, you can never have too many players at the position. The Chiefs haven’t shown much interest in this quarterback class, but it appears they’re doing some work on a sleeper prospect. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the Chiefs are among the eight teams that had video conferences with San Diego QB Reid Sinnett.
You might not have heard much about Sinnett, but the redshirt senior was one of the top passers in the FCS during 2019. He completed 66.9 percent of his passes for 3,528 yards, 32 touchdowns and had just 10 interceptions on the season. He also added another 174 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.
University of San Diego quarterback Reid Sinnett @ReidSinnett has video conferences with eight teams, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs, according to a league source. https://t.co/e1TjRbGMOs
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 15, 2020
The 6-4 225-pound QB was named team captain and a starter in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl for the National team. Sinnett jumped onto the scene with a strong week of practice and drew strong praise from head coach Marvin Lewis and QB coach Jeff Blake.
There was hope that he’d continue his strong pre-draft process with a Pro Day, but alas, it was canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultimately he settled for a videotaped throwing session with his teammate Michael Bandy.
It’s easy to see the fit of Sinnett in Kansas City. He’s a smart and patient passer that doesn’t turn the ball over too often. He does a good job throwing on the move and picks up hidden yards on the ground. While Sinnett is a longshot to be drafted, he’s the type of guy who could come in as an undrafted free agent and turn some heads.