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Six-round NFL mock draft gives Dalvin Cook to Chiefs

By Matt Conner

Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Jovon Robinson (29) carries the ball between the blocks of Auburn Tigers offensive lineman Avery Young (56) and Alex Kozan (63) past Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) and Jarran Reed (90) at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Jovon Robinson (29) carries the ball between the blocks of Auburn Tigers offensive lineman Avery Young (56) and Alex Kozan (63) past Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) and Jarran Reed (90) at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports /

Alex Kozan, G, Auburn

The first offensive lineman for the Chiefs draft class comes from the proven line of Auburn, having faced one tough SEC defensive front after another. Kozan has started 40 straight games for the Tigers, which would give Dorsey a likely plug-and-play sort of guard at the next level who will be more NFL-ready than other prospects.

However, Kozan would face an uphill climb to make the Chiefs at this point, not only because he’s a sixth round pick but also because the Chiefs are largely set on the offensive interior. The starting five are all back and are under contract for the next two years. Back-ups like Zach Fulton, Mike Person and Jah Reid are in place and reliable to step in when needed, with plenty of starting experience among the lot.

The Chiefs might enjoy adding another young developmental player at this point, but the team is also ready to compete for a Super Bowl title, so carrying such a player on the active roster and getting rid of a versatile veteran to do so makes little sense. If Kozan stuck around long enough, it would likely be because he was slipped onto the practice squad to see what he might add in 2018 or 2019.

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