ChiefsPlanet - Mock (4/6/13)

The draft picks the Chiefs are starting with:

1.1
3.63
3.96
4.99
5.134
6.170
6.204
7.207

The Chiefs swap 1sts with the Eagles, in exchange the Chiefs get the Eagles' 2nd rounder this year and 2nd rounder next year.

The Chiefs trade Albert to the Chargers for their 2nd rounder this year and a 5th rounder in 2014.

The Chiefs package their 4.99, 5.134 and 7.207 for 3.88 and 7.232.

And they scoop up C Ryan Lilja on a one year deal.

That leaves the Chiefs with:

1.4:
2.35:
2.45:
3.63:
3.88:
3.96:
6.170:
6.204:
7.232:

First three picks:

1. Philadelphia Eagles: QB Geno Smith, West Virginia
2. Jacksonville Jaguars: OT Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M
3. Oakland Raiders: DT Sharrif Floyd, Florida

On with the show:

1.4: OT Eric Fisher, Central Michigan

With Geno out of the picture, the Chiefs absolutely must fill that left tackle hole, first and foremost. Fisher will have a hell of a fight to lock down left tackle against Donald Stephenson, with the loser getting right tackle. But soon after, the sky really is the limit for this dude.

2.35: WR DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson

I've run a few simulations and the receivers always fall out of the 1st, versus the passrushers who teams value more. Hopkins is a long-striding deep-route running compliment to Bowe.

2.45: DE Datone Jones, UCLA

I'm going to get some groans from SNR for taking a high-effort, low-moves guy. But the Chiefs need somebody to take over next year for Tyson Jackson, and the 3-4 DE is difficult to play. Jones is a prototype for the position, one of the best this draft class has to offer.

3.63: ILB Arthur Brown, Kansas State

Taken recently in the ChiefsPlanet consensus mock, Brown is a powerhouse of a linebacker that the Chiefs could use next to Derrick Johnson, with tremendous leadership ability and a nasty streak this team really needs.

3.88: FS Bacarri Rambo, Georgia

Rambo often falls here in mock drafts, so the Chiefs trade up with the Packers, giving them their 4th, 5th, and 7th to get Rambo and a 7th in return.

3.96: OLB Brandon Jenkins, Florida State

The Chiefs complete their crazy three-round run by swooping up Brandon Jenkins with the Brandon Carr compensatory pick. Jenkins has all the potential Justin Houston has, but maybe with a little less versatility. If he takes off, the Chiefs have all the leverage they need to make Tamba Hali cost effective.

6.170: RB Le'Veon Bell, Michigan State

Man, I really wanted to take Michael Williams here, but I get he gets drafted. Besides, the Chiefs roster spots are almost all filled now. The Chiefs really need a potential workhorse back who can punish defenses in goalline situations.

6.204: ILB Bruce Taylor, Virginia Tech

Taylor is light on athleticism but heavy on power. The Chiefs need more depth at ILB.

7.232: DE Dave Kruger, Utah

Well the Chiefs missed out on Paul Kruger's brother, Joe. But they nabbed the other brother, the significantly less gifted Dave. But if anybody knows anything about NFL-caliber preparation, it's the Krugers. Put him on special teams and let's see if anything becomes anything down the road.