Jehu Chesson NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Kansas City Chiefs' Pick

Measurables

Height	Weight	40 Time	Arm Length	Hand Size	3-Cone
6'2 3/4"	204 lbs	4.46s	33 1/4"	9 1/8"	6.70s

POSITIVES

Jehu Chesson can be successful in the NFL as a big slot receiver. He tested as an explosive athlete at the combine, and given the way Michigan used him, this is no shock. He was used successfully on reverses, jet sweeps and returns. That is a rarity for someone who is nearly 6'3" and 204 pounds. On 22 career carries he rushed for 219 yards and three touchdowns, while on six career kick returns he averaged 33.7 yards and scored a touchdown. Chesson wins most in the slot and shows a good catch radius, and he is comfortable catching the ball in traffic. He has a good sense of where he is on the field, showing the ability to make good catches on the sideline. He also has the ability to make people miss in the open field, and he has the top-end speed to run by them. 

NEGATIVES

Chesson lets far too many balls get into his body, and as a result he struggled with drops for the entire season. Despite his big frame, he has problems with contact both at the line of scrimmage and in his routes. He can get thrown off his route and has trouble fighting through press coverage, which is why he will likely be used as a big slot receiver. While Chesson can reach a top speed that is good for his size, his acceleration is lacking. Chesson's big plays took a hit his senior year as Amara Darboh came on. He went from 50 catches, 764 yards and nine touchdowns his junior year to 35 catches, 500 yards and two touchdowns his senior year. 

PRO COMPARISON: Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia Eagles

FINAL GRADE: 5.99/9.00 (Future Starter—Round 3/4)

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