NFL player comparisons are one of the most polarizing parts of the pre-draft process. Some people view comparisons as unfair, putting an unachievable ceiling on players before they even play a down in the NFL. Others view them as a useful tool for evaluating where a player could fit in the NFL. One thing most can agree on is that making comparisons is fun and can help people get excited for players ahead of the draft.
Our friend Doug Farrar at Touchdown Wire put together a list of player comparisons for the top 50 prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft. Below you’ll find a look at the comparisons for the prospects most often sent to the Kansas City Chiefs at pick No. 32, along with my thoughts on the comparisons.
TCU CB Jeff Gladney — Cardinals CB Byron Murphy
“If you were to superimpose Murphy’s 2018 tape with Gladney’s 2019 tape, the similarities would be illuminating” – Doug Farrar, Touchdown Wire
This is one of my favorite comparisons of the bunch. From a physical standpoint (5-10 and 190 pounds), down to the playstyle of the two players, it makes so much sense. They both play bigger than their size and are great in man coverage.
It also makes sense why Gladney is so often sent to the Chiefs in these mock drafts. The Chiefs were interested in Murphy last season, they just didn’t have the ammunition to move up to the top of the second round and get him.