No. 1 Team Need: Offensive Line
Silva's analysis
Left tackle
Branden Albert, right guard
Geoff Schwartz, and top interior reserve
Jon Asamoah all left in free agency. Left guard
Jeff Allen struggled mightily for a second straight season, while C
Rodney Hudson is entering a contract year. 2013 No. 1 overall pick
Eric Fisher was a letdown as a rookie, and swing tackle
Donald Stephenson is best suited for a backup role. Beyond Fisher, the Chiefs have little settled long term on their offensive line. They may use multiple draft picks here.
Norris' options
First day option: G Xavier Su’a-Filo, UCLA - The top pure guard in this class, Su’a-Filo is extremely agile for an interior offensive lineman. He easily gets to the second level and can reach laterally when needing to seal off opponents. Despite his pear shape, Su’a-Filo is an extremely strong and aggressive blocker. He is always looking for an uncovered defender when left open at the snap.
Second day possibility: G
Dakota Dozier, Furman - Dozier is another prospect making the move from left tackle to guard, but he looked very comfortable in tight spaces at the East West Shrine Game and when covered by a tight end at Furman. He can bend at the knees to absorb in pass protection or drive block with an athletic lower half.
Third day flier: C
Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma - Ikard will struggle to hold up against face up nose tackles at this point in his development, but he is a move center with mobility. His game is all about reaching and getting in front of defensive linemen or linebackers. Ikard is an occupier.