2019 NFL Draft: Seven-round mock for the Kansas City Chiefs brings safety help

ROUND 2

In our mock, the Chiefs fell short of drafting Wilson in the first round and ultimately settled (or rather hit a home-run) with Adderley. With a switch to 4-3, the Chiefs will need a solid defensive player to bolster its defensive line, and there is one player that fits the bill in that category. With the 29th pick in the second round of our 2019 NFL Mock Draft, we have the Chiefs selecting defensive tackle Christian Wilkins out of Clemson.

The likelihood of Wilkins falling to the bottom half of the second round is a slim chance, but it could happen. It depends on how positions are drafted throughout the first two rounds, and of course, results from the Combine.

Wilkins boasts elite physicality, athleticism, and versatility. What he lacks in length, he makes up for with his ability to manhandle his way through blocks and eat up the run. He’s not the best defensive lineman in the draft, but for a second round pick, this is a steal.

Coupled with Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi, the two should be a tremendous fit and an unstoppable duo in the new 4-3 defense that Spagnuolo has to offer. Working fellow defensive tackle Xavier Williams into the mix as well will only enhance a very strong defensive interior with Wilkins and Nnadi starting. Wilkins is quick for his size and refuses to let anyone get past him. Especially being drafted this late, he will want to prove himself in every way possible and show the other 31 teams they made a mistake by passing up on him.

If the Chiefs are able to pick Wilkins up at No. 61 overall, it would allow the team to change their defensive focus for a bit. One of the main concerns on the offense lies within the offensive line. The left guard position for the Chiefs has been up in the air, but they recently signed guard Cam Erving to an extension earlier in the 2018 season. They also extended center Austin Reiter. Then again, they’re likely to lose center Mitch Morse to free agency this offseason, so it only makes sense to pick a lineman up in the second round. With the #63 overall pick in the draft, we have the Chiefs selecting Garrett Bradbury out of North Carolina State.

Entering college as a tight end, Bradbury’s career took flight when he made the transition to interior offensive lineman. Perhaps one of the biggest concerns with Bradbury is his strength. He is light on his feet and very nimble, which is a good trait in a blocker. Matching up against heavy-hitters is not a favorable match-up for the lineman, but he can utilize his 6’3″, 300lb frame and get leverage on his defensive opponent.

What he lacks in strength, he makes up for in athleticism and football IQ to overpower his opponent. Staying on his feet and remaining agile, especially with quarterback Patrick Mahomes under center, will prove to be a very desirable trait as he starts his career in Kansas City. He could definitely gain the starting job this offseason if drafted by the Chiefs, and could very well be the key to a dominant offensive line.