One week out - Mock

Chief Northman · 04-22-2022, 12:19 AM

With a boatload of picks and little consensus as to exactly the direction the Chiefs will go with early picks, the draft should be exciting for Chiefs fans. Here's my stab at what they might do...

R1 - Pick 24 - Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia
- KC trades (1) #29 and (3) #94 to Dallas for this pick, plus KC receives (5) #167 back. Arguably the best interior defensive lineman in the draft, character concerns cause Wyatt to slide somewhat, and Veach cannot resist moving up to bolster the defensive line with this disruptor. Wyatt is a gap penetrator who has a knack of making himself small to knife through gaps and create havoc in backfields. He stunts well and is a great tackler and shows hustle in pursuit. Wyatt also serves as leverage against Chris Jones who needs to prove he can be productive when it counts, as he has a big price tag that might cause the Chiefs to move on from him as early as next season. I expect Veach to attack the DL much like he did with the O-line last draft.

R1 - Pick 30 - Daxton Hill, S, Michigan
- Dax Hill may be the most versatile defensive back in this draft, and would be a Tyrann Mathieu replacement. Hill excels in the slot corner role, one which Brett Veach values heavily as he pursued K'Wuan Williams prior to last season with Sneed coming off a great campaign in that very role. Hill does everything well - tackling, coverage, blitzing. No business decisions with this guy, and he can easily rotate into deep shell coverage and even factor in as a boundary corner.

R2 - Pick 36 - Arnold Ebiketie, Edge, Penn State
- A mini blockbuster for the Chiefs as Veach works the phones pre-draft to orchestrate this move: KC sends picks (2) #50, a 2023 3rd round pick, and (4) #121 for this pick + James Bradberry (Cornerback). The Giants get cap relief and the equivalent of a high 5th value-wise for being able to dump Bradberry. KC hedges on either an Edge or WR they like here, and are pleased AK is still on the board. Ebiketie is a high motor/effort player who excels in the pass rush. While he needs to mature as a run defender, he brings explosiveness that is sorely lacking at the DE position.

R2 - Pick 63 - Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama
- Tolbert was productive at South Alabama and flashes great hands and YAC ability. A polished receiver, he can use his frame to his advantage in winning routes over the middle of the field and in tough areas. He also has enough speed to separate consistently and might be one of the most underrated prospects in this class.

R3 = Pick 103 - Josh Paschal, Edge, Kentucky
- Paschal is a great story and did well for himself bouncing back from missed time due to cancer. A three-time captain at Kentucky, he is respected by teammates for the example he sets on and off the field. Paschal is a smart player who is an edge setter that plays the run well and is an effort player. He can kick inside on passing downs and is often a handful for interior O-lineman. While he can refine his game, he seems like a player that is ever improving and possesses great intangibles.

R4 = Pick 135 - Erik Ezukanma, WR, Texas Tech
- One of the best kept secrets in college football has gotten a lot of attention lately to where Ezukanma is supposedly rising up boards. He is a fluid mover for a big-bodied receiver and he has great hands while running crisp routes. The Mahomes/Texas Tech connection might be enough for Veach to make his QB happy (although we know what happened last time Mahomes weighed in on a pick... CEH.... cough cough).

R5 = Pick 167 - Joshua Williams, CB, Fayetteville State
- The Chiefs have visited with Williams and he brings length and athleticism to the corner position that the Chiefs like similar in what they had with Chavarius Ward. While there is a concern with the level of competition Williams faced, he is no doubt a fiery competitor who jumps out on tape with a solid skill set.

*I will not mock the crapshoot that is the 4 picks in the 7th round....

04-22-2022, 12:19 AM	Topic Starter
Chief Northman MVP Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Casino cash: $6790890	One week out - Mock With a boatload of picks and little consensus as to exactly the direction the Chiefs will go with early picks, the draft should be exciting for Chiefs fans. Here's my stab at what they might do... R1 - Pick 24 - Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia - KC trades (1) #29 and (3) #94 to Dallas for this pick, plus KC receives (5) #167 back. Arguably the best interior defensive lineman in the draft, character concerns cause Wyatt to slide somewhat, and Veach cannot resist moving up to bolster the defensive line with this disruptor. Wyatt is a gap penetrator who has a knack of making himself small to knife through gaps and create havoc in backfields. He stunts well and is a great tackler and shows hustle in pursuit. Wyatt also serves as leverage against Chris Jones who needs to prove he can be productive when it counts, as he has a big price tag that might cause the Chiefs to move on from him as early as next season. I expect Veach to attack the DL much like he did with the O-line last draft. R1 - Pick 30 - Daxton Hill, S, Michigan - Dax Hill may be the most versatile defensive back in this draft, and would be a Tyrann Mathieu replacement. Hill excels in the slot corner role, one which Brett Veach values heavily as he pursued K'Wuan Williams prior to last season with Sneed coming off a great campaign in that very role. Hill does everything well - tackling, coverage, blitzing. No business decisions with this guy, and he can easily rotate into deep shell coverage and even factor in as a boundary corner. R2 - Pick 36 - Arnold Ebiketie, Edge, Penn State - A mini blockbuster for the Chiefs as Veach works the phones pre-draft to orchestrate this move: KC sends picks (2) #50, a 2023 3rd round pick, and (4) #121 for this pick + James Bradberry (Cornerback). The Giants get cap relief and the equivalent of a high 5th value-wise for being able to dump Bradberry. KC hedges on either an Edge or WR they like here, and are pleased AK is still on the board. Ebiketie is a high motor/effort player who excels in the pass rush. While he needs to mature as a run defender, he brings explosiveness that is sorely lacking at the DE position. R2 - Pick 63 - Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama - Tolbert was productive at South Alabama and flashes great hands and YAC ability. A polished receiver, he can use his frame to his advantage in winning routes over the middle of the field and in tough areas. He also has enough speed to separate consistently and might be one of the most underrated prospects in this class. R3 = Pick 103 - Josh Paschal, Edge, Kentucky - Paschal is a great story and did well for himself bouncing back from missed time due to cancer. A three-time captain at Kentucky, he is respected by teammates for the example he sets on and off the field. Paschal is a smart player who is an edge setter that plays the run well and is an effort player. He can kick inside on passing downs and is often a handful for interior O-lineman. While he can refine his game, he seems like a player that is ever improving and possesses great intangibles. R4 = Pick 135 - Erik Ezukanma, WR, Texas Tech - One of the best kept secrets in college football has gotten a lot of attention lately to where Ezukanma is supposedly rising up boards. He is a fluid mover for a big-bodied receiver and he has great hands while running crisp routes. The Mahomes/Texas Tech connection might be enough for Veach to make his QB happy (although we know what happened last time Mahomes weighed in on a pick... CEH.... cough cough). R5 = Pick 167 - Joshua Williams, CB, Fayetteville State - The Chiefs have visited with Williams and he brings length and athleticism to the corner position that the Chiefs like similar in what they had with Chavarius Ward. While there is a concern with the level of competition Williams faced, he is no doubt a fiery competitor who jumps out on tape with a solid skill set. *I will not mock the crapshoot that is the 4 picks in the 7th round....
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