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5 Late-Round Sleepers Kansas City Chiefs Should Target In 2015 NFL Draft

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5 Late-Round Sleepers Kansas City Chiefs Should Target In 2015 NFL Draft

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The Kansas City Chiefs need to make the most out of every pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. Without much salary cap space, the front office won't be able to upgrade much through free agency. Here are five late-round sleepers who could give the team a boost in the upcoming season.

5. ILB Bryce Hager - Baylor Bears

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5. ILB Bryce Hager - Baylor Bears

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Bryce Hager's father, Britt Hager, had a successful nine-year NFL career, and Bryce has a good shot to follow in those steps. In 2012, the younger Hager led the Big 12 with 124 tackles. After a shortened junior season, Hager returned as a senior to notch 112 tackles, 12 for a loss, and earned second-team All Big 12 honors.

4. TE Wes Saxton - South Alabama Jaguars

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4. TE Wes Saxton - South Alabama Jaguars

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With Anthony Fasano leaving town, KC needs to build depth at tight end. Wes Saxton is far from ready for the NFL, but his upside is through the roof. GM John Dorsey loves to give raw, athletic projects like Saxton a chance.

3. C Max Garcia - Florida Gators

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3. C Max Garcia - Florida Gators

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C Rodney Hudson will likely be leaving Kansas City when free agency hits. Even if Hudson returns, the Chiefs need to build a lot of depth along the offensive line. Max Garcia earned second-team All SEC honors in 2014 as the Gators' center. He also brings some valuable versatility, with multiple starts at both guard and tackle during his collegiate career.

2. SS Sam Carter - TCU Horned Frogs

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2. SS Sam Carter - TCU Horned Frogs

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Sam Carter started his career as a quarterback, and transitioned nicely to strong safety. He earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in both seasons as a starter at his new position.

1. WR Devante Davis - UNLV Rebels

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1. WR Devante Davis - UNLV Rebels

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The Chiefs have already shown interest in Devante Davis, talking with the former Rebel at the combine. Before his injury-shortened 2014 season, Davis made 87 receptions for 1,290 yards with 14 TDs as a junior. He ran a respectable 4.57 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, considering his 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame.

Aaron Charles is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter
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