Chiefs add CB Marcus Peters with 1st-round pick
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The Kansas City Chiefs have selected cornerback Marcus Peters out of Washington with the 18th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Though being dismissed from Washington brought up some substantial concerns about Peters' ability to transition to the NFL, his on-field talent warrants his selection at this spot.
Impressive in nearly every aspect of the defensive game, he could have true shutdown potential in the NFL if he can avoid the kind of issues that brought an early end to his college career.
Peters should immediately compete for a starting cornerback spot opposite Sean Smith, potentially helping give the Chiefs an improved defensive backfield to pair with one of the NFL's most dominant pass rushes.
Marcus Peters Bio
Position: CB
School: Washington
College Experience: Redshirt Junior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 197 lbs.
Age: 22
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.53 sec |
| Bench Press | 17 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 37.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 121 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.08 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.08 sec |
Strengths
- Fluid, natural athlete with the instincts to make game-changing plays consistently.
- Competitive, sure tackler who is willing to line up one-on-one with any receiver.
- Has ideal size and instincts to win 50-50 balls, and the speed to stick with smaller, shiftier pass-catchers.
Weaknesses
- Character issues are his biggest knock after being dismissed from Washington because of multiple incidents with the coaching staff.
- Mental errors can be an issue when competitiveness takes over. At times immaturity and a lack of emotional control undermine superior talent.
- Has to prove he's willing to be coached at the next level and can apply the type of discipline to his craft that the elite corners do.