Making 2020 NFL Draft predictions based on KC Chiefs prospect visits

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 13: Linebacker Patrick Queen #8 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after making a tackle during the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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AMES, IA – OCTOBER 28: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones is tackled by linebacker Ty Summers #42, and defensive tackle Ross Blacklock #90 of the TCU Horned Frogs as he rushed for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 28, 2017, in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 14-7 over the TCU Horned Frogs. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

The Chiefs seem set on retaining Chris Jones but looks like they have done their homework on contingency plans. Overall, the Chiefs look pretty stout in the middle of the defense with Jones, Derrick Nnadi, Khalen Saunders, and Mike Pennel. Veach and his staff will continue to do their homework though, especially if a player with high value lands in their lap, similar to what happened in 2019 with Khalen Saunders.

Kansas City has checked out three well-known names along the defensive interior: Jordan Elliot from Missouri, Raekwon Davis from Alabama, and Ross Blacklock from TCU. Blacklock is the only player projected to potentially be a first round pick, but all three should be gone by the end of Day 2.

Each player has more potential than production at this point in their careers. It would be somewhat surprising for Kansas City to use a high pick on what is arguably their strongest position on defense.

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