KC Chiefs address trenches in three-round 2021 mock draft
By Matt Conner
2nd round (63rd overall): Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina
Jaycee Horn would be an exciting addition to the Kansas City Chiefs for a number of reasons.
First, Horn is another prospect whose stock is likely to rise much higher than this draft slot at No. 63. While there’s plenty of time between now and then, Horn should be one of the first corners taken next April, should be declare for the draft.
Second, Horn is the son of one-time Chiefs wide receiver Joe Horn. One of the greatest front office failures in Chiefs history, Horn was a fifth round pick of the Chiefs in ’96. However he only earned two starts in four years and it wasn’t until he left in free agency to sign with the New Orleans Saints that Horn really made his mark on the league. He would go on to earn four Pro Bowl invitations and a place in the Saints Hall of Fame.
Finally, Horn would give the Chiefs a major investment at a position waiting for a heralded prospect for the last few years. The Chiefs were expected to use a high draft pick on corner in both 2019 and 2020 and failed to do so. Instead, the Chiefs have proven successful utilizing developmental corners and low-risk veteran imports.
While the Chiefs have Charvarius Ward manning one side of the secondary, Horn would give them an instant starter on the boundary who has good length, is physical, and fluid and athletic enough to more than keep up with NFL-level receivers. This year, scouts will be looking for more production in terms of getting his hands on the ball (he had zero interceptions in 2019), but there are minimal concerns here. Horn is a top-notch cornerback prospect.