CBS Sports just came out with one of the offseason’s first full seven-round mock efforts, so let’s take an in-depth look to see how the Chiefs fared.
Chris Taprasso is a brave man. The CBS Sports writer has debuted one of the first seven-round mock drafts of the offseason, giving each and every team’s fan base a look at how the 2019 NFL Draft might unfold for them in just a few weeks. It’s fodder for conversation, but it’s also likely that Trapasso is getting lots of trolls bashing him for his work.
Will we join the chorus of haters? It depends on how the Kansas City Chiefs fared in his mock. But whether we love or loathe the picks, we should at least applaud the effort.
It’s also nice to see how a full draft class might look in its entirety. It’s fun to reflect on certain picks, but when you see a cohesive unit—right or wrong—you can at least picture how the entire roster might be upgraded or changed in meaningful ways.
So let’s get on with this with a look at his first round pick and how it fared.
DAY ONE
First Round, No. 29 overall
The Pick: Zach Allen, DL, Boston College
Trapasso writes: “Line Allen up anywhere, and he’s going to create havoc. The Chiefs need another player to rely on to generate pressure outside of Chris Jones inside.”
We say: Trapasso has the position correct, at least most likely. Brett Veach admitted he would address edge rushers in the draft, and Steve Spagnuolo’s defense is begging for a potentially great anchor to solidify what he wants to do up front. Given the depth of the class, it’s perfect timing for Spags to go shopping.
Allen is versatile and has an unquestioned motor, to be sure. But his ceiling as a pass rusher is lower than many others who should be available, even if his skill set is fairly well-rounded, especially at stopping the run on the outside edge. If this was the second round, it’s a nice pick. In the first, it’s a missed opportunity to grab a potential impact defender.