South Carolina DE D.J. Wonnum

Wonnum is a long and powerful defensive end prospect. At 6-feet-5 and 260 pounds, he fits the profile for what the Chiefs like at the position from a physical standpoint. He’s not the type of player to blow you away with any one facet of his game, but he’s an all-around solid player.

When getting after the quarterback Wonnum isn’t the quickest out of his stance but he makes up for it with good hands, effort, good bend and a solid complement of pass rush moves. Against the run, he plays with good leverage and push.

Wonnum was voted team captain in just his sophomore season, which shows his ability to lead in a locker room. Some view Wonnum as a rush linebacker in a 3-4 but I’ve liked what he’s been able to do with his hand in the dirt at South Carolina.

Injuries will be a concern that NFL teams will have to look into, as he missed most of 2018 with an ankle injury. Getting through the medical stage at the Combine will certainly be important.

Look, we know that the real reason I am scouting this player is that the Chiefs have a distinct lack of players named “D.J.” on the roster right now. He could fill the name void left by recently retired linebacker Derrick Johnson. Jokes aside, Kansas City could use a player of Wonnum’s caliber to reinforce their depth at the defensive end position.

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