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2020 NFL Draft prospects who could replace current Chiefs players

By Thomas Welte

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 19: D'Andre Swift #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes during the first half of a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Sanford Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 19: D'Andre Swift #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes during the first half of a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Sanford Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 31: Riley Miller #86 of the Ball State Cardinals reaches for the ball as Marcelino Ball #9 of the Indiana Hoosiers breaks up the receptions during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 31: Riley Miller #86 of the Ball State Cardinals reaches for the ball as Marcelino Ball #9 of the Indiana Hoosiers breaks up the receptions during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

No More Dirty Dan

The Chiefs will likely move on from safety Dan Sorenson this offseason. Let’s have a moment of silence for the legend.

Okay, enough of that.

Sorenson has been a liability in the secondary but has continued to see lots of action as the third safety. Sorenson primarily played a hybrid linebacker-safety role in the nickel but has struggled in coverage.

Marcelino Ball is a bigger safety who is flying a bit under the draft radar. While he has some growing to do as a coverage player, he is a solid tackler and has a great motor. Ball is the type of player that could learn under Tyrann Mathieu and provide some splash plays while he develops. Most importantly, Ball could be a player available in the middle rounds and provide great value for a Kansas City defense littered with holes.

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