I'd like to see KC take a look at Kraig Urbik OG/RT in the middle rounds. I've gotten to see him play for a couple of seasons and the guy is a big reason Wisconsin was able to have any sort of offensive success despite lacking some talent at the skill positions.

I like the first two picks of that mock Warpath-I seriously considered Mack as the Chiefs 2nd round pick, as well. I think Orako is going to be damn good, too. We need to upgrade both positions, but we also get good value out of both picks. We can do better than Ellerbe, though.

I personally wonder if the 2nd is too high for a center. It's commonly thought to be the easiest spot to play on the O-line. What about right tackle or right guard?

Yeah, I really like Johnson.

I'm a big fan of Urbik also.

If one of the top LBs somehow fell to the 2nd round and we got Urbik in the third and Fenuki Tupou out of Oregon in the 4th, I'd feel pretty good about this draft.

Some think Urbik may fall to the 4th. What do you think?

It's really hard to say, especially this early, but I don't see him getting out of the third round at this point.

Orakpo + Mack would be an automagical sexy time.

What is the early verdict on Dorsey's old teammate Tyson Jackson, DE. He's big and fast, just wondered what the knocks are on him.

Do you really want a 290lb end.....at the NFL level he's a 3-4 guy.

despite how bad our defense was i still think we need to go QB (or OL) in the first round. thigpen is not the answer. :cuss:

oh no! new guy!

Update -

3. Kansas City Chiefs: Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
Still Brian Orakpo. I've seen some mocks with a quarterback going here, but since I don't think Sam Bradford will declare, that's not really an option.

Not that it should be anyway - Tyler Thigpen has done a really remarkable job this year, commanding Kansas City's offense to 21.6 points per game ever since taking over as the full-time starter on Oct. 26. I know he's guilty of a lot of turnovers, but this was essentially his rookie year. He'll continue to get better.

Besides, if you have a lot of holes like the Chiefs do, why would you upgrade one of your strengths? It makes no sense, especially considering how bad the defense is. Kansas City had just 10 sacks on the year!

The Chiefs foolishly traded away Jared Allen prior to the 2008 Draft, while moving Tamba Hali to right end failed miserably. Hali, now back at left end, needs a dominant pass-rusher across from him to once again play at his 2007 level.

That man can be Brian Orakpo. In 11 games, Orakpo had 15.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks, as he's established himself as the premier defensive end in this draft class. Kansas City's young defense would greatly benefit from having him rushing the opposing quarterback.

By the way, I saw that one of ESPN's draft guys had Aaron Maybin, a defensive end from Penn State, going in this slot. That's great, except Maybin already told the media and coaching staff he's coming back for his redshirt junior year. Maybin could ultimately declare, and if he does, he'll go top five. For now, he won't be in my mock.

34. # Kansas City Chiefs: Max Unger, C, Oregon
More than half of Kansas City's roster needs to be upgraded. You can include the center position, currently occupied by Rudy Niswanger.

Pick change; previously Alex Mack, C

67. Kansas City Chiefs: Darry Beckwith, ILB, LSU
Napoleon Harris was Kansas City's middle linebacker when the season began. That failed miserably, as Harris was cut a few weeks ago. Pat Thomas took Harris' spot, and based on Kansas City's defensive rankings - click here for accurate NFL Run, Pass Defensive Rankings - it hasn't exactly worked out too well.

Steelers stole Alex Mack. ****ing Thieves.

Wow.

That's a HUGE jump for Unger. Most mocks/scouts had him as a late 3rd/early 4th guy.

Dude is versatile - can play every position on the line.