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KC Chiefs 2021 Draft: Best interior o-line prospects to protect Patrick Mahomes

By Thomas Welte

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 20: Rashawn Slater #70 of the Northwestern Wildcats looks on during a timeout against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the third quarter on October 20, 2018 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Northwestern won 18-15. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 20: Rashawn Slater #70 of the Northwestern Wildcats looks on during a timeout against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the third quarter on October 20, 2018 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Northwestern won 18-15. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /
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2021 NFL Draft prospect Wyatt Davis
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 21: Wyatt Davis #52 of the Ohio State Buckeyes blocks against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

Wyatt Davis, OG, Ohio State

Wyatt Davis is a complicated evaluation at this point. The first true guard prospect on this list, Davis came into the 2020 season as a nearly consensus top guard prospect for the 2021 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, 2020 treated Wyatt Davis like it treated the rest of us—a difficult season that left uncertainty for the future.

Despite a 2020 season that was not as dominant as 2019, Davis still showed enough on tape to inspire some confidence. Davis is powerful at the point of contact and frequently evoked the term “mauler” from those watching him play. Davis is not as fluid in movement as fellow prospect Alijah Vera-Tucker, but he’s adequate in his overall foot speed and understanding of angles to be more than serviceable in a scheme that maneuvers their guards a lot.

There is some room for improvement in terms of Davis’ ability to maintain and recover balance, but there are only a few instances where this is problematic. Additionally, Davis displays heads-up play in zone blocking and appears to have an innate understanding of what a defense is trying to do, and how to stymie that.

The concerns about Wyatt arose during the 2020 campaign, but it is difficult to precisely attribute the inconsistent play this season. It is worth noting that the Ohio State standout has been battling some injuries this season, and unfortunately suffered an apparent leg injury during the National Championship game.

If the 2021 NFL draft were happening today, there is a good chance that Wyatt Davis is available when Kansas City is on the clock. A few months ago, Davis was thought of as a top 20 prospect. Assuming the injuries and medicals check out positively, this may be an opportunity for the Chiefs to nab a steal.

Similar to Creed Humphrey, Davis would bring an attitude and grit to the Chiefs offensive front. He would also be an asset up front and should compete for a starting spot. Davis reminds me of Packers guard Elgton Jenkins and could be a Pro Bowl player in the NFL. Davis is currently my No. 3 ranked guard behind Rashawn Slater and Alijah Vera-Tucker.

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