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Creating a wish list for the Kansas City Chiefs 2020 NFL Draft class

By Drew Brooks

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A general view of AT&T Stadium prior to the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A general view of AT&T Stadium prior to the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Mason Stokke #34 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates a 2 yard touchdown run during the third quarter of the game against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl on January 01, 2020 in Pasadena, California. The Oregon Ducks topped the Wisconsin Badgers, 28-27. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Mason Stokke #34 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates a 2 yard touchdown run during the third quarter of the game against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl on January 01, 2020 in Pasadena, California. The Oregon Ducks topped the Wisconsin Badgers, 28-27. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU

I’m not a big fan of the Chiefs drafting a running back, but if they do, I’d be fine with Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Edwards is coming off his best season with LSU, with 1,414 yards rushing, 453 yards receiving, and 17 total touchdowns. He’s got excellent ball security as he only lost one fumble across his 370 carries with LSU.

Coming in at 5’7″, 207 lbs., Edwards-Helaire is a great size for a running back and is certainly someone who will contribute in the NFL. I’m not a fan of the Chiefs using their first round pick on a running back, but if Edwards-Helaire was taken at #32, I would get over it sooner rather than later. However, I would much rather the Chiefs take him in the second round if they take a running back.

Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin

Possibly my favorite running back prospect for the Chiefs is Jonathan Taylor. In three seasons with Wisconsin, Taylor rushed for a whopping 6,174 yards and 50 touchdowns. He doesn’t contribute much in the pass catching game, but he’s a bell cow running back who is ready to run all over the NFL.

He’s 5’10” and 226 lbs and ran a combine best 4.39 40-yard dash. He’s the only running back I would push the Chiefs to spend their first round pick on. He would instantly contribute to the team and improve an already great offense.

D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia

If the Chiefs are going to use a first round pick on a running back, then another running back I wouldn’t mind is D’Andre Swift. Swift is coming off two back to back 1000+ yard seasons for the Georgia Bulldogs. Unlike Edwards-Helaire, Swift has problems with ball security. He’s lost 4 fumbles on 440 carries, which is not ideal.

If Swift can clean up his fumbles, he will be an excellent running back in the NFL. Ideally the Chiefs won’t take a running back with their first round pick, but if they choose to go that route Swift would contribute instantly.

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