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Chiefs move up to select running back Kareem Hunt

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The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select running back Kareem Hunt out of Toledo in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Hunt was an every down back during his four years at Toledo and some believe that he could emerge as the best running back in this year's class.

The 21-year-old is expected to compete with Spencer Ware and Charcandrick West for playing time this fall.

Kareem Hunt Bio

Position: RB
School: Toledo
College Experience: Senior
Height: 5-10
Weight: 216 lbs

Strengths

  • Withstood feature-back workload all four years.
  • Shifty runner. Can make defenders miss.
  • Not afraid of contact.
  • Adds a dimension catching the ball out of the backfield.

Weaknesses

  • College workload may have taken tread off his tires.
  • Doesn't possess great speed.
  • Played exclusively out of the shotgun.

Combine Results

Event Result
40-yd Dash 4.62 sec
Bench Press 18 reps
Vertical Jump 36.5 inches
Broad Jump 119 inches

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