AA Mock Draft: Prediction Time

1st. Artie Burns – CB – Miami: A strong top of the CB class plays out before the Chiefs get their shot, but corner is still a solid value here.  Artie Burns doesn’t have as high a floor as Eli Apple, but his ceiling is phenomenal.

There is a ton of untapped potential in this young man, and the Chiefs have the perfect group of coaches to get the most out of him.  Don’t expect an immediate impact like we got from Peters, but Burns could step into a starting role by the end of the season.

2nd. Braxton Miller – WR – Ohio State: Yes, another big potential pick (get used to that theme), but that’s what you want in a draft pick.  The Chiefs signed Rod Streater to a one year “prove it” deal.  That signifies two things: 1 – The Chiefs are looking to improve their WR corps.  2 – Rod Streater and Mike Williams are stop-gap options before a long-term answer.

Those two factors make Miller an excellent option.  And, like Burns, the ceiling on Miller is phenomenal.  This is a draft pick that keeps the Chiefs competitive 3 years from now and beyond.

4th. Graham Glasgow – OL – Michigan: A center who will convert to guard in the NFL, Glasgow has the frame that the Chiefs love in their lineman.  He isn’t an elite athlete, but he does move well and uses solid technique.  He’s aggressive and smart.  Looks for people to block and understands how to put himself into proper position at the 2nd level to help develop running lanes, especially on plays where he needs to pull…which is a key trait for a left guard.

5th. Jatavis Brown – LB/S – Akron: If Brown were a little bigger, he’d be considered one of the best LB prospects in this class.  However, being undersized for the position shouldn’t hurt him for what the Chiefs need.

Brown is the ideal replacement for Husain Abdullah.  He’s extremely athletic, posting DB-caliber numbers in his workouts, and plays with a lot of aggression.  He’ll also be a guided missile in Special Teams.  This is an ideal John Dorsey pick.

5th. Deiondre Hall – DB – Northern Iowa: The Chiefs need to be active in addressing their secondary.  Burns is a great start, and Brown has the potential to be a huge pickup, but they need more.  Deiondre Hall is being projected all over the place.  CB, SS, and FS are all on the board for him…and that makes him an excellent addition for the Chiefs who need solid depth at each of those spots.

Hall helps the entire secondary while not handcuffing the team into avoiding other talented players at any of the positions.  That kind of versatility is exceptional.

6th. Victor Ochi – OLB – Stony Brook: John Dorsey made specific mention of depth pass rushers being a need.  Well, look no further than Ochi.  This guy lived in opposing backfields and terrorized quarterbacks and running backs everywhere he went.

I won’t project that FCS dominance to the NFL, but he plays with the fire and athleticism needed to be a situation pass rusher and Special Teams player.

7th. Chris Brown – WR – Notre Dame: The lesser-known wide receiver from Notre Dame is an interesting player.  He doesn’t have the elite athletic talents of his now former teammate, but he has already shown that he understands how to do the little things that wide receivers need to do to be successful in the NFL.

There’s an obvious cap on his potential, but Brown is the kind of player who could grow into a Jason Avant type role.

Potential UDFAs to watch:

Parker Ehinger – OG – Cincinnati

Spencer Drango – OG – Baylor

Brandon Eakins – WR – Citadel

Geronimo Allison – WR – Illinois

Dillon Lee – LB – Alabama

Curt Maggitt – OLB – Tennessee

Antwione Williams – OLB – Georgia Southern

Jaylon Smith – ILB – Notre Dame

Rashad Robinson – CB – LSU

Daryl Worley – CB – West Virginia

Sterling Bailey – DE – Georgia

Well, that’s going to do it for me, Addicts.  My picks are officially in the books and the draft is just a couple of days away.  This is what we’ve been waiting for.