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

By Jalon Dodson

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers defends Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers defends Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrates a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrates a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

ROUND 3

It may seem rather surprising that the Chiefs have yet to select a running back in our mock draft. Trust me, I was surprised too. Still, it does not seem like the direction the Chiefs are wanting to go.

As the team may likely get one or two compensatory picks when they are announced in March, later rounds may be devoted to finding a small school corner that has the chance to grow and develop. One pressing need outside of the cornerback position that needs a young, solid backup and potential starter next to Damien Williams is the running back position.

There is a lot of talent available in the third round, however, the Chiefs have a late pick, coming in at No. 28 in the round. With talent being selected quickly, we have the Chiefs taking running back Rodney Anderson out of Oklahoma. Anderson is a versatile running back and weighs in at 6’1″, 219 pounds. He’s a heavy-hitting back that reminds me a lot of a Spencer Ware type, coupled with speed, agility, and elusiveness to find the hole at the line of scrimmage and break for huge yardage. Pass protection is a bit of a problem for Anderson, however with the options the Chiefs have in the backfield, other backs can take that role while giving the rookie running back some pointers.

He has the ability to make solid plays out of the backfield in terms of the receiving game, which would really allow he and quarterback Patrick Mahomes to compliment each other very well. The Chiefs locked up Williams for a couple years, but with Ware likely heading to free agency, could use a young back to add to the mix.

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