Round 5, Pick 177 – Arkansas TE Cheyenne O’Grady
Cheyenne, or CJ, O’Grady has so much potential and the Chiefs staff would be great for him. A young man who has a checkered history could thrive being around the foundation the Chiefs have laid plus being mentored from one of the best to ever play the position, Travis Kelce. O’Grady did not finish the season with his Razorback teammates and coaches as he was dismissed from the team in November of 2019.
He has answered questions surrounding that situation by taking responsibility for his actions and explained himself at the NFL combine. He appears to be at least attempting to turn over a new leaf. As for his on-field ability, O’Grady has caught 87 receptions for nearly 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns since 2016. He did that all while never appearing in more than 10 games in a season.
Maturation can cause a marvelous transformation, but only if it is sincere and genuine. Answering questions at a podium or in an interview is one thing but actually staying committed and maintaining the type of work ethic that the NFL demands are a whole other. While Kelce is known for his fun persona, he is one of the hardest-working players in the NFL. That’d be a good type of mentor for O’Grady at the next level.