Cali Chief's Mock Draft (Chiefs only)

[CaliforniaChief]

I'm terrible at these and probably don't know what I'm talking about, but it's all fun. Flame away. This mock projects no trades up or down, BTW. It's only 5 rounds because it's about as far as my knowledge goes, to this point.

1st Round: Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College
He's a great football player, IMO. He is a tackling machine and has a history of productivity. I think adding him would make our linebacking corps one of the best in the NFL.

Alameda Ta'amu, NT, Washington
This pick, along with Kuechly, solidifies the middle of an already improving defense. Ta'amu is a beast who can stuff the run and take on blockers. He's a perfect NT for a 3-4 team like us, and has shown discipline recently in terms of controlling his weight.

LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
I like his playmaking abilities. He can run back kickoffs and we could feature him and JC in the backfield together. Good luck covering that.

Mike Brewster, C, Ohio State
Adds depth to the O-line...a good pass protection guy. Gives us options on the line.

Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State
Everything I read about him says that he's got potential to be a solid CB but is more of a project pick. Not a bad place to get him, here.

[DeezNutz]

If Tannehill is there at #11, you take him. LB depth can be found off the street, so the organization absolutely has to take a shot if the QB falls.

If he busts, absolutely no big deal since we're well positioned to take a risk. And this year's draft shouldn't "force" us to do anything next year. Example: Carolina. Clausen didn't "force" them to do shit. The team still took Cam without thinking twice.

But, but, Clausen was a second. Yes, you're right. He was still taken at a very valuable pick. This year's draft is very short on elite talent, and the economic costs are low.

Take the chance.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Ok, discard my first draft. Here's another shot. Includes a trade that I'm hoping for.

Tannehill falls past Miami to us. Seattle's love affair with Tannehill is well-documented. Cleveland, who chose playmaking RB Trent Richardson at #4, moves up to #11 from #22 to #11. As compensation for swapping 1st round picks, KC (680 points) receives from CLE (1,250 points) a 2nd round pick this year. (530 pts...equals 1,210)

#22: Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Alabama This guy is a beast. A good value at 22 and a perfect compliment to our existing LB corps.

#37 (from CLE): Harrison Smith, SS, Notre Dame Perfect compliment to Berry, gives us improved depth at safety.

#44: Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State I'm a fan of his. The physical tools are all there. I think he has high potential.

#74: Josh Chapman, NT, Alabama. The additions of Hightower, Smith, and Chapman solidifies the middle of a very good defense.

#107: Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma I think it's a good gamble in the 4th round. Very good WR, just coming off a knee injury. We have decent enough depth if it doesn't pan out...if he does, we could have a very loaded offense.

#146: David Molk, C, Michigan This guy reminds me of a young Casey Wiegmann. Undersized but smart and quick. Good for our running scheme.

#182: Levy Adcock, OT, Oklahoma State Depth along the line with a versatile player who can play multiple spots along the line.

Missing round 7. OH well. Flame away.

Give me Brockers instead of Hightower at 22 and that's pretty much my perfect Mock. The one I put together didn't have Osweiler because I just took Brockers at 11, but otherwise I was step for step with you through the Molk pick and didn't even bother with 6 or 7 because I decided I didn't care that much.

That's a nails draft, IMO.

[ChiefGator]

Is Molk supposed to fall that far now? I thought he was one of the top rated centers?