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AA Mock Draft: Chiefs recoup some losses

By Ben Almquist

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Chiefs constant reloading at RB can continue with Reynolds. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
The Chiefs constant reloading at RB can continue with Reynolds. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

7th Round (#249)

Keenan Reynolds – RB – Navy

Strengths: Quick footed with an elusive run style that gets him into open field.  Good speed to beat defenders in the open field.  Excellent vision to not only avoid defenders, but to also set up blocks.  Demonstrates big picture thinking when he runs, not just looking to beat the man in front of him.  Experience as a QB will make him a versatile option and trick play candidate.  Brings a strong leadership background.

Weaknesses: Doesn’t run strong and will rarely break tackles.  Has a fumbling problem, though a lot of that is due to taking more hits as an option QB.  Limited experience as a RB and hasn’t had to show the ability to be a blocker or a pass catcher.

The Fit: Another guy I have mentioned in a previous mock draft.  That’s just going to happen when I find players that are worth the attention.  The Chiefs are set at running back with or without Knile Davis, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t continue to add talent.

You never know what the future holds, so it makes sense to be prepared.  With an extra seventh-round pick, adding an athletic talent like Reynolds sees very few drawbacks.  He’s inexperienced at running back, so he is a player that can be stashed on the Practice Squad for a season or two without any real threat of another team poaching him, but his potential is enough that he’s worth the draft pick investment.

Well, that’s going to do it for me Addicts.  Another mock draft in the books.  As we start to close in on the big day, I’ll be exploring more and more options for the Chiefs.  But don’t be surprised if you see some of these names again.  There are some players in this draft that I really like, and I won’t shy away from saying they need to be playing ball in Kansas City.

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