Locked on Chiefs: Kansas City Chiefs 7-round mock draft 1.0

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports

Day 3

Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers tight end Jordan Leggett (16) runs with the ball during the first quarter of the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports, Clemson

#132 (Rd. 4-25) – TE Jordan Leggett, Clemson

If he is still on the board in the fourth round this is a no-brainer. It’s clear that the Chiefs’ leadership is not going to search out the next coming of Jason Dunn. They want athletic pass-catching tight ends. Blocking is completely secondary to this staff. Leggett would give this offense an athletic reliable pass-catching tight end to pair with Travis Kelce. He’s likely a Day 3 guy in reality.

#170 (Rd. 5-26) – CB Marquez White, Florida State
The Chiefs had a turnstile of revolving players at the corner position opposite Marcus Peters in 2016. They could very well use a high draft pick to select a true #2 cornerback. If not, they’ll need to find a physical man-coverage corner later in the draft. White is aggressive and sticks to receivers. He fits the bill well.

#180 (Rd. 5-36) – OT Levon Myers, Northern Illinois
Signing Laurent Duvernay-Tardif to a contract extension does not mean that the Chiefs offensive line cannot be improved. Myers offers them athletic upside and the ability to move around the line. He’ll need time to develop but is a solid late round pick.

#216 (Rd. 6-32) – OLB Joe Mathis, Washington
I’m not sure Joe Mathis will truly be available in the sixth round. If he is, he can bolster the outside linebacker group for the Chiefs. Mathis has an injury history but has been a solid college player with instincts and pass rush ability. He has played in Washington’s version of The big nickel and in the 3-4 base defense. He should transition to the Chiefs scheme easily.

Nov 26, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Fred Ross (8) carries the ball during the second half of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi State won 55-20 Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

#218 (Rd. 6-34) – WR Fred Ross, Mississippi State
The Chiefs like their wide receiver group. With Maclin and Conley set and Tyreek Hill demanding more playing time, it is hard to spend an earlier round selection on a receiver. However, big and dynamic athletes are always worth selecting on the third day. Ross offers the team a late-round pass-catcher with enough upside to blossom down the line.

#245 (Rd. 7-27) – S Fish Smithson, Kansas
Any team’s tenth selection in the draft is liable to be a risk. The Chiefs place a lot of emphasis on their secondary and appreciate instinctual players. Smithson offers them a player with experience, versatility, and upside. A core special-teamer that could evolve into a defensive contributor. Admittedly, he gets the call because he’s a Jayhawk.

What do you think of this draft scenario Addicts?

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