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2020 NFL Draft: Checking out 20 prospects for the Kansas City Chiefs

By Thomas Welte

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 22: Running back Jonathon Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs up the field in the first half in front of defensive back Jake Gervase #30 of the Iowa Hawkeyes on September 22, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 22: Running back Jonathon Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs up the field in the first half in front of defensive back Jake Gervase #30 of the Iowa Hawkeyes on September 22, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /
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The Chiefs should keep a close eye on Taylor for the 2020 NFL Draft
ANN ARBOR, MI – OCTOBER 13: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers tries to outrun the tackle of Devin Bush #10 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half on October 13, 2018 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 38-13. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Given a Sunday off from football, let’s look ahead to 20 prospects for the Kansas City Chiefs from the 2020 NFL Draft.

The 2019 NFL season is nearing its midway point, and the Kansas City Chiefs have looked more vulnerable than most fans care to admit. How far Kansas City can push into the postseason this year is to be determined, but as we wait on a Sunday without Chiefs football (given their Thursday night win), let’s take a glance toward the future and 20 prospects for the Chiefs in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Team Needs

This list is an estimation of the Chiefs needs headed into the 2020 NFL draft. A lot may change between now and then, but as the current roster stands, these are the clear areas for improvement.

  • Cornerback
  • Defensive Line
  • Offensive Line
  • Linebacker
  • Running Back

Corner comes in at the top of the list as the Chiefs are poised to see Kendall Fuller, Mo Claiborne, and Bashaud Breeland hit free agency. The Chiefs may even double up in the 2020 NFL Draft at corner.

The idea of improving the defensive line may surprise people, but Chris Jones has an uncertain future, Alex Okafor has been a bust of a signing until last Thursday (2 sacks against Denver), and Emmanuel Ogbah and Xavier Williams are both free agents. It makes sense to draft more big bodies upfront.

The Chiefs are as thin across the offensive line as they have ever been under Andy Reid and they need help in the present as well as potential replacements for a pair of aging tackles on expanding contracts. The 2020 NFL Draft has some interesting fits for both.

Anthony Hitchens has been disappointing, while Damien Wilson at least looks serviceable. Overall the linebacking corp has lacked a leader and an identity. The Chiefs need to find a tone setter for their second level.

Finally, the Chiefs need to find a set of fresh legs to the mix. Damien Williams has proven to be more liability than asset and McCoy is nearing the end of his career and is a free agent after this year.

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