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.

Couch-Potato · 04-13-2022, 06:51 AM

I like Moore a lot, but I might prefer to gamble on George Pickens and Calvin Austin's upside with those 2nd round picks.

I also would have moved up from #29 to #26 for DT Wyatt and nabbed a CB later in the draft.

dlphg9 · 04-13-2022, 06:54 AM

We aren't drafting a CB in the 1st

**BigRedChief** · 04-13-2022, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlphg9

We aren't drafting a CB in the 1st

WTF? Veach loves CB's in late rounds that take a year or more to develop. Taking 2 WR's in the 1st 6 is stupid. 1 is fine and dandy. We need defensive help.

Chiefnj2 · 04-13-2022, 07:23 AM

I don't understand why people don't see CB as a big need. Very close to DE. Allen and Burrow carved us up and went toe-to-toe with Mahomes/Hill. Pass rush will certainly help, but the secondary wasn't nearly as good as people want to think.

Wisconsin_Chief · 04-13-2022, 07:25 AM

I honestly can't believe Kiper still gets paid to do this.

htismaqe · 04-13-2022, 07:32 AM

I actually like this draft.

blake5676 · 04-13-2022, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I actually like this draft.

Yeah, I'd have to see the whole thing to know what else was available around our picks, but coming out of the first with Karlaftis and Booth would be a homerun in my opinion. Obviously a lot would rather have a WR with that Booth pick....that being said I don't think we should be reaching based on position alone.

O.city · 04-13-2022, 07:42 AM

You aren't gonna replace Tyreek with any of these WR's that will be available at our pick, so don't try. Use those picks to build the rest of the team.

**The Franchise** · 04-13-2022, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I actually like this draft.

My only beef is doubling up on WRs. I wouldn’t hate it though.

htismaqe · 04-13-2022, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.city

You aren't gonna replace Tyreek with any of these WR's that will be available at our pick, so don't try. Use those picks to build the rest of the team.

Using picks on WR's IS building the rest of the team.

O.city · 04-13-2022, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Using picks on WR's IS building the rest of the team.

Sure, if one of the WR's you love falls or something.

But don't pick one just to pick one there is what I'm saying. I'm at the point that WR seems like a prime pick in the 2nd round at this point.

htismaqe · 04-13-2022, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.city

Sure, if one of the WR's you love falls or something.

But don't pick one just to pick one there is what I'm saying. I'm at the point that WR seems like a prime pick in the 2nd round at this point.

Well that's exactly what this mock did - took WR's in the 2nd round because of value.

O.city · 04-13-2022, 07:54 AM

I didn't clarify very well so that's on me, but I'm talking more to those penciling in a WR to the Chiefs in the first because of the Hill trade.

BigCatDaddy · 04-13-2022, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Well that's exactly what this mock did - took WR's in the 2nd round because of value.

Yep... with the current price tag no reason not to stock up. Especially when we only have 3 and 2 of them don't have deals past this year.

04-13-2022, 06:50 AM
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.
Posts: 7,431

04-13-2022, 06:54 AM	#3
dlphg9 In Search of a Life Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $-1440347	We aren't drafting a CB in the 1st
Posts: 20,371	1 0

04-13-2022, 07:23 AM	#5
Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $6674388	I don't understand why people don't see CB as a big need. Very close to DE. Allen and Burrow carved us up and went toe-to-toe with Mahomes/Hill. Pass rush will certainly help, but the secondary wasn't nearly as good as people want to think. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
Posts: 22,540	3 1

04-13-2022, 07:25 AM	#6
Wisconsin_Chief MVP Join Date: Aug 2019 Casino cash: $-899600	I honestly can't believe Kiper still gets paid to do this.
Posts: 9,730	3 0

04-13-2022, 07:32 AM	#7
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8179900	I actually like this draft.
Posts: 104,292	3 0

04-13-2022, 06:51 AM	#2
Couch-Potato Simmons @ 32 > Fisher @ 1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Casino cash: $273065	I like Moore a lot, but I might prefer to gamble on George Pickens and Calvin Austin's upside with those 2nd round picks. I also would have moved up from #29 to #26 for DT Wyatt and nabbed a CB later in the draft.
Posts: 7,431	4 0

04-13-2022, 07:42 AM	#9
O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $-555936	You aren't gonna replace Tyreek with any of these WR's that will be available at our pick, so don't try. Use those picks to build the rest of the team.
Posts: 84,158	1 0

04-13-2022, 07:54 AM	#14
O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $-555936	I didn't clarify very well so that's on me, but I'm talking more to those penciling in a WR to the Chiefs in the first because of the Hill trade.
Posts: 84,158	1 0