2018 NFL mock draft: Kansas City Chiefs get better defensively

Matt Miller has a new 7-round mock draft out which gives fans of every franchise a decent idea of what their year’s overall draft haul could bring.

Matt Miller is the NFL draft expert over at Bleacher Report, and he’s got a brand new 7-round mock draft that should have everyone talking given its depth and breadth. For franchises who aren’t either in shock from a Super Bowl loss or buzzing about an unexpected victory, mock drafts are a great way to forget about the troubles of the previous season and look forward to the potential of the next year.

For the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL Draft is looking better and better given the recent trade that sent Alex Smith, the team’s starting quarterback for the last five seasons, to the Washington Redskins. The reason is that the Chiefs went into this offseason down their first round pick after trading it to the Buffalo Bills last season for Patrick Mahomes, the rookie quarterback sensation out of Texas Tech.

The fact that Washington threw in a third round pick along with cornerback Kendall Fuller gives fans more picks to enjoy in mock drafts as they await the real thing at the end of April.

Let’s take a closer look at what a full draft class might resemble using Miller’s seven-round mock.

2nd round – Kyzir White, safety, West Virginia

White is a nice safety prospect who would certainly fit the needs of the Chiefs early on. Upgrading the secondary should be the paramount concern this offseason for the Chiefs, even after trading for Kendall Fuller, and the safety position is the best place to start.

While all accounts about Eric Berry reference how “fantastic” he looks, the reality is that he’s coming off of yet another season-ending injury and Derrick Johnson showed this year just how quickly an athlete can begin to lose their speed and athleticism. Given that Berry and Ron Parker are both 30 (or will be this year), the Chiefs definitely need to invest in youth and potential at the position.

White looks like a Dan Sorensen type who is better suited as a hybrid player in sub package situation. He’s got great size, is strong against the run, can get after the quarterback, is a solid tackler and plays well downhill. He could definitely start in a pinch, but as a rookie, he could supplant Sorensen and allow the Chiefs to begin to transition in the years to come.