Chiefs ESPN's Mel Kiper 2-RD Mock (4.13.22)

Couch-Potato · 04-13-2022, 06:50 AM

29. Kansas City Chiefs (via MIA/SF)
Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson

The loss in free agency of cornerback Charvarius Ward shouldn't go unnoticed. He had developed into a really solid player. The Kansas City defense improved as the 2021 season went along, but it has to get deeper in the secondary. Booth is a smooth 6-foot corner with good ball skills who played both outside and in the slot in college.

30. Kansas City Chiefs
George Karlaftis, DE, Purdue

No wide receiver? Let me explain. First, the Chiefs also have two second- and two third-round picks. They could take one (or two) wide receivers with those selections. This is a deep class, and they could find better value there. And second, defensive end is a need as well. If Karlaftis is on the board, he'd be an ideal end next to Chris Jones, who does his best work from the interior. Karlaftis didn't always get home to quarterbacks last season (only 4.5 sacks), but he created pressures in their face.

50. Kansas City Chiefs (via MIA)
Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan

Happy now, Chiefs fans? Here's a speedy 5-foot-10 wide receiver who will look just a little similar to Tyreek Hill. I've called Moore the most underrated player in this class. I love what he does after the catch -- he forced 30 missed tackles last season, which ranked second in FBS among receivers -- and he doesn't drop passes. He has huge hands. He's not going to be a straight replacement for Hill, but he'll contribute as a rookie.

62. Kansas City Chiefs
Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama

How about one more wideout for the Chiefs? Tolbert had 2,559 receiving yards over the past two seasons. At 6-foot-1 and 194 pounds, he has the ability to run every route, and coach Andy Reid can scheme him open around the formation. This lets Kansas City try to replace Tyreek Hill with two wideouts (I also gave it Skyy Moore earlier in the round), both of whom will need some time to adjust to the NFL.

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Couch-Potato Simmons @ 32 > Fisher @ 1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Casino cash: $273065	ESPN's Mel Kiper 2-RD Mock (4.13.22) 29. Kansas City Chiefs (via MIA/SF) Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson The loss in free agency of cornerback Charvarius Ward shouldn't go unnoticed. He had developed into a really solid player. The Kansas City defense improved as the 2021 season went along, but it has to get deeper in the secondary. Booth is a smooth 6-foot corner with good ball skills who played both outside and in the slot in college. 30. Kansas City Chiefs George Karlaftis, DE, Purdue No wide receiver? Let me explain. First, the Chiefs also have two second- and two third-round picks. They could take one (or two) wide receivers with those selections. This is a deep class, and they could find better value there. And second, defensive end is a need as well. If Karlaftis is on the board, he'd be an ideal end next to Chris Jones, who does his best work from the interior. Karlaftis didn't always get home to quarterbacks last season (only 4.5 sacks), but he created pressures in their face. 50. Kansas City Chiefs (via MIA) Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan Happy now, Chiefs fans? Here's a speedy 5-foot-10 wide receiver who will look just a little similar to Tyreek Hill. I've called Moore the most underrated player in this class. I love what he does after the catch -- he forced 30 missed tackles last season, which ranked second in FBS among receivers -- and he doesn't drop passes. He has huge hands. He's not going to be a straight replacement for Hill, but he'll contribute as a rookie. 62. Kansas City Chiefs Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama How about one more wideout for the Chiefs? Tolbert had 2,559 receiving yards over the past two seasons. At 6-foot-1 and 194 pounds, he has the ability to run every route, and coach Andy Reid can scheme him open around the formation. This lets Kansas City try to replace Tyreek Hill with two wideouts (I also gave it Skyy Moore earlier in the round), both of whom will need some time to adjust to the NFL.
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