The third and final day of NFL Draft weekend will shift the focus from well-known players in this class to more of the hidden gems. Whether or not the Kansas City Chiefs draft any of these sleepers, each has a reason to root for them today.
In late December and early January, Proctor was a relative unknown, but that didn’t stop me from throwing on his game film against LSU to figure out how an undersized defensive lineman from a small school managed to get two sacks against a big-time SEC team.
After the watch, I felt good that Proctor had what it took to play on Sundays, and after seeing him in person at the Shrine Bowl, I felt pretty good that he would be drafted.
Four months later, it seems I’m not the only one who was high on Proctor, and some mocks have him going as high as the top 100.
Kaleb Proctor is a DT prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.51 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 101 out of 2046 DT from 1987 to 2026.Splits projected, all times unofficial, agilities left to run.https://t.co/zOLaniFPPT pic.twitter.com/4QGprVPGx2
Although he has gained momentum from the draft community, Proctor is a great example of why events like the Shrine Bowl are important and can help propel talented prospects from smaller schools up draft boards. A four-year player at Southeastern Louisiana, he showed improvement every season after transitioning from linebacker in high school.
Kaleb Proctor has some juice. pic.twitter.com/lk1ijqTRs1
A local prospect who attended Rockhurst High School, Gyllenborg played only one season of organized high school football before making the jump to play for the University of Wyoming. He scored seven times over four seasons, with limited time as a starter.
Gyllenborg is a worthwhile developmental prospect at tight end, and his athletic ability stood out at the NFL Scouting Combine this spring. He was one of the most athletic prospects in the class and showcased his frame and play speed well in college.
John Michael Gyllenborg is a TE prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.72 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 39 out of 1372 TE from 1987 to 2026.https://t.co/VWeOCFhHx9 pic.twitter.com/hR0k3HfvTH
John Michael Gyllenborg is a great developmental TE prospect for KC. – Local guy– Great athletic profile– showcases a good understanding of ball tracking– frame gives him contested catch capabilities– Big time YAC player pic.twitter.com/NT5FPkSOdF
The Chiefs could certainly use young talent at tight end, but with multiple positions needed on the defensive side of the ball, it is becoming obvious that offense is waiting its turn this year.
Gyllenborg is as good a developmental player as there is in this class and is the kind of player who could eventually become a difference-maker in the NFL.
Another player I was fortunate enough to speak with at the Shrine Bowl in January was Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock.
First of all, this might be the best football name in the draft and would fit perfectly with Chiefs Kingdom. Can you imagine Red’s Red Friday deal at McDonald’s? Second of all, the name fits his play style.
Buffalo LB Red Murdock told me he does exercises to strengthen his forearms to help him force fumbles. He said he will do anyting to make him 1% better, and it takes a ton of reps on air. He has been obssessed with forcing fumbles since 2017, and that it takes consistent intent.
Murdock is the all-time NCAA leader in forced fumbles with 17 over four years at Buffalo. His ability to create plays has made him one of the top small-school prospects in the draft.
Murdock was nursing an ankle injury at the Shrine Bowl, but he did record athletic-test results during his Pro Day in late March.
Red Murdock is a LB prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 6.81 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1106 out of 3460 LB from 1987 to 2026.https://t.co/3h8Cta6BXP pic.twitter.com/G0W795oVOb
Outside of having a great football name, Red Murdock is a heat-seeking missile. pic.twitter.com/Rylrt53nXG