Gavin Escobar scanned the field and saw man coverage. The big tight end sprinted up the seam and turned his head toward Chiefs quarterback Tyler Bray, who uncorked a 50/50 throw his way.
Escobar could see inside linebacker Terrance Smith closing in, but he plucked the ball out of the air and away from Smith, and continued running upfield, amid the clapping of coaches.
This was Tuesday, during the fourth of 10 voluntary offseason practices for the Chiefs, and while Escobar — a second-round pick of Dallas in 2013 — only caught 30 passes in his four years with the Cowboys, he’s already flashed the smooth route-running and natural pass-catching ability that once made him a top NFL prospect.