Deneric Prince has been running ahead of Clyde Edwards Helaire in Chiefs training camp.
The Kansas City Chiefs made some massive changes on offense to get back to their explosive ways from previous years. Last year they relied on their defense and Mahomes to be special in key moments to bring home their second consecutive Lombardi. Many of those changes have garnered attention amongst fans of the team and fantasy managers. One change of note as the Chiefs get training camp underway has been in the running back depth chart so far. Former first round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire seems to be getting 3rd team reps, while 2nd year back Deneric Prince has been getting the backup work behind starter Isaiah Pacheco.
Deneric Prince appeared in 2 games for the Chiefs last year after spending much of the year on their practice squad. Prince did not record a carry in those two games. Despite bringing CEH back on a 1 year deal, Prince has earned a vote of confidence from the team to be the first man up when they want to spell the starter, Isaiah Pacheco. Prince is going undrafted on underdog and is definitely worth an add in any dynasty format.
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Deneric Prince’s 2024 Fantasy Potential: Key Player in Chiefs’ Backfield After McKinnon’s Exit
Deneric Prince is turning heads in the Chiefs’ backfield this summer, stepping up after Jerick McKinnon’s exit. After a rookie year mostly spent on the practice squad, Prince is now making a strong case to be a key player. With Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire set as the top two backs, Prince could be the one to watch if Edwards-Helaire struggles.
His standout performances in camp and preseason games show he’s ready for a bigger role. While his pass protection is still a question, his athleticism and fit with the Chiefs make him a promising candidate. If he keeps up the good work and outshines Edwards-Helaire, Prince might secure a valuable spot in the Chiefs’ offense. For now, he’s worth a look in deeper leagues and could be a handy backup for Pacheco owners. Keep an eye on him—Prince could be the surprise player that makes a difference for your fantasy team in 2024.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Deneric Prince is getting some offseason praise and could be a dark horse breakout candidate for 2024.
Deneric Prince is hoping to add his name to the list of UDFA success stories in the NFL history books. The Kansas City Chiefs running back has a long road still to go, however. Undrafted out of Tulsa in 2023, Prince was an older prospect that wasn’t really on any radars. He was able to muster two carries in two years at Texas A&M. He followed that by transferring to Tulsa where he raced for 1728 yards on 314 attempts for a 5.5ypc in three seasons. It was at the 2023 Scouting Combine that he really turned heads.
Posting an Athletic Score of 103.8, good for 3rd among running backs was good, but at 6′ 216 lbs with a BMI of 29.3, Prince outclassed Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson and De’Von Achane with a Speed Score of 114.2. The speed score includes metrics for strength and power which gives it a higher correlation to carries and yards than 40-times by themselves. With a similar size, weight, and speed score to Chiefs current RB1 Isaiah Pacheco, who was drafted 11 picks away from Mr. Irrelevant in 2022’s 7th round, Prince confirms that the Chiefs have a “type” at running back. Prince played well in the 2023 pre-season showing carry ability as well as returning kicks and making tackles, but spent all but two games on the practice squad and didn’t receive any carries. Being the physical analog to Pacheco could go a long way this pre-season.
After Chiefs OTAs and minicamp, Prince is the running back “poised to sneak into the rotation”, according to Charles Goldman via Twitter. This would be among Clyde Edwards-Helaire, whose experience suggests he’s locked in, although he does have a cuttable contract, and 2024’s very large UDFA, Carson Steele. If Prince winds up as Pacheco’s backup, his athleticism and the preferred style of the Chiefs’ run game suggest he would likely put up similar numbers to the 900 yards and 7 TDs that Pacheco averages. He is a back-end handcuff candidate in all formats, and remains a bench stash if owned in Dynasty.
