Chiefs draft: Secondary preview

Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) is unable to complete a pass while being defended by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) during the game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) is unable to complete a pass while being defended by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) during the game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 30, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jalen Mills (28) intercepts a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers tight end Troy Fumagalli (48) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. The Tigers defeated the Badgers 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jalen Mills (28) intercepts a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers tight end Troy Fumagalli (48) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. The Tigers defeated the Badgers 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Jalen Mills – LSU

Scout’s View: Mills was injured in the off­season and missed some time early in the season while recovering from a fractured fibula. Mills isn’t as physical as teams would like in run support but will do what he has to. In man coverage, he’s rock ­solid until he has to chase vertical jack­rabbits and then it can get a little dicey. Mills will probably get action in sub ­packages early on, but might not be the every-­down player that some expect. ~ Lance Zierlein (NFL.com)

Top Comparison: Darius Butler – Indianapolis Colts ~ Dane Brugler (CBS)

My Take: There’s some open discussion as to whether Mills will be a corner or safety in the NFL, and that puts him in an intriguing spot if the Chiefs are interested.  Kansas City loves versatility and Mills has it.  He can play safety, interior corner, or out on an island, and hold his own at each spot.