Rotoworld: Chiefs needs and mock draft
 

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Chiefs Team Need No. 1: Pass Rusher

Silva’s Analysis

Last year’s Chiefs finished 30th in quarterback hits (70) and 25th in sacks (31). 2014 first-round pick Dee Ford has been an injury-riddled disappointment and is entering his contract year. Edge pass rush is the top priority, but another interior disruptor would be a welcomed addition.

Chiefs Team Need No. 2: Cornerback

Silva’s Analysis

Trade acquisition Kendall Fuller is Kansas City’s lone locked-in cornerback starter, and he is best suited for the slot. Incumbent slot CB Steven Nelson struggled in 2017 and is entering the final year of his deal. Ex-Raiders free agent bust David Amerson is the Chiefs’ only corner with significant experience covering the perimeter. Amerson’s on-field play the past two years suggests his roster spot shouldn’t be assured. Chiefs DC Bob Sutton is a man-coverage proponent.

Chiefs Team Need No. 3: Offensive Line

Silva’s Analysis

The Chiefs’ biggest O-Line weakness is left guard, where Parker Ehinger failed to take a second-year leap and incumbent Bryan Witzmann was a liability. Witzmann is likely better suited for a swing-reserve role. Contract-year C Mitch Morse should be on the hot seat after an injury-ruined season. Kansas City is also in the market for depth at inside linebacker and on the defensive line. Moreover, there is no proven slot receiver on the roster following Albert Wilson’s departure.


Norris’ Mock Draft

Round 2 (54): CB Mike Hughes, UCF - The Chiefs’ top two corners likely project best to the slot. That means outside help is immediately necessary. Hughes plays bigger than his size and has plus athleticism (73rd percentile). Some believe he is a first round talent, but a handful of corners have that label, and therefore a couple should drop to round two.

Round 3 (78): EDGE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Oklahoma - Exhibiting bend and turning the corner quickly. That is the name of Okoronkwo's game. He is at his best rushing from a two-point stance on the edge, holding it against the run or working his way into the backfield. He uses his hands on first contact to create space and combat the offensive tackle’s punch, then leans or bends to get after the quarterback.

Round 3 (86): DL B.J. Hill, NC State - Hill isn’t Dontari Poe or Bennie Logan, but he can hold his own in the middle. Hill is one of the four NC State defensive linemen who will be drafted and best fits as a 1-technique.

Round 4 (118): iOL Austin Golson, Auburn - Versatile interior offensive lineman. Could be used as a utility lineman as one of the seven active on game days and possibly a starter down the road. At 6-foot-5 he fits the taller mold the Chiefs have gone for along the interior.

Round 4 (120): S Troy Apke, Penn State - Often operated as a split or free safety and offers among the best athleticism in this class at the position. A fourth-round pick certainly isn’t expected to start, but he might be a nice complement to Eric Berry’s style.

Round 6 (182): TE Andrew Vollert, Weber State - An uber-athletic small school tight end who converted over 60 catches in 2016 and 2017.

Round 7 (207): CB Devron Davis, UTSA - I’m always for doubling up at a position of need, since teams likely spent extra focus and time on the position leading up to the draft. Davis grabbed attention with his pro day performance.

Round 7 (217): WR Quadree Henderson, Pitt - I noticed the Chiefs have players like Gehrig Dieter and Daniel Braverman on the roster. Maybe they are looking for a small, slot option. Henderson can do that, plus he’s run many jet sweeps with productive results.

I actually like the draft, save for the 3rd round pass rusher and I'm not a BJ HIll guy.

So actually screw that draft.

Would love it if Hughes was there at 54.

Think Ogbo is intriguing but goes later than 3rd round

Like BJ Hill, not really sure where a 1 tech fits in if we have X Williams for 2 years+?

I'd be fine with Apke, Don't know Vollert or Devron Davis, don't mind 2 corner picks.

Don't see the point in a 7th round WR, when we have Braverman and Spruce.

Change WR for a OLB or another Safety and I like the effort addressing the chiefs most glaring needs

https://youtu.be/yRTZf4TM-38


Duke with a nasty spin at 2:46 and had the RT fooled but got chipped or he would have put a lick on the QB

OBO is a beast, man. I think he’s going to be a real player.

I’d be thrilled to get him in the 3rd or 4th round.

If the Chiefs take a corner later in the draft, I'd almost expect it to be a guy that can play the slot in the future to replace Nelson and be a horse on special teams but that may just be my opinion.

I really like Tulane's Parry Nickerson in that role.

I believe Andy said that Fuller will still be used in the slot for nickel and dime packages. If that’s true, it means CB is certainly our #1 need because we need to find someone to play outside on those snaps and hopefully develop into a really good player.

I think we draft CB first.

I agree. I firmly believe KC is moving up for a CB in this draft. I don't believe for a second that Veach is going to stand pat at 54 and wait for a guy to drop. The Chiefs need an immediate starter.

Probably, but man, I hate giving up picks. I know some of them are later ish picks, but if they can hit them, 4th rounders can really help.

i agree with you here

they'll sit and wait for someone to fall but think they pull the trigger to move up ahead of some other team connected to a CB need

hope they only have to give up a 4th tho, and keep both 3rds

i like the mock here for the positional needs perspective, but would put OG & S above the NT need. 5 tech DE sure, but dont see the immediate need for NT that high, grab one later.

I'm fine with parting ways with one of our 3rds in a trade up if it means finding a really good CB.

Hell if Josh Jackson fell to the very bottom of the first, go ahead and throw our extra 2nd next year at him.

No idea if it comes close to the right draft value, but I'd be totally fine with whatever it takes.

To move up 25 spots from 56 and give up something like a 3rd, 4th this year and a 2nd next year? And still have in our possession a pick in each of those rounds?

Sign me the **** up. That's still a 3rd and a 4th we can use on practically anything.