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K.C. Chiefs: A multiple choice mock draft brings simulators together

By Lyle Graversen

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Eric Fisher (R) of Central Michigan Chippewas stands on stage with NFL COmmissioner Roger Goodell after Fisher was picked #1 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Eric Fisher (R) of Central Michigan Chippewas stands on stage with NFL COmmissioner Roger Goodell after Fisher was picked #1 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 21: Terrace Marshall Jr. #6 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Tigers defeated the Razorbacks 27-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 21: Terrace Marshall Jr. #6 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Tigers defeated the Razorbacks 27-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Round 1 – Pick 31

A. Terrace Marshall – WR – LSU

Wideout Terrace Marshall was available in three of the four simulators and has a skill set that seems an ideal fit for the Chiefs offense. He has the size at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds to play on the outside and the speed (4.40 forty time) to stretch the field. His routes still need a little work, but he has the upside to be a major weapon starting in Sammy Watkins’ now-vacant spot.

B. Alex Leatherwood – OT – Alabama / Liam Eichenberg – OT – Notre Dame

So I kind of cheated here. Technically, Alex Leatherwood was the highest rated OT available on three of the four simulators. I personally like Liam Eichenberg (who was also available) a little more despite his short arms (How important are measureables anyway?). I decided to give Chiefs fans their choice of the two. Teven Jenkins and Samuel Cosmi were both off the board and it was a little too early for me to put someone like Dillon Radunz or Walker Little on the list.

C. Gregory Rousseau – Edge – Miami

I almost didn’t include an edge player in the first round because most of the guys I think are true first round value were gone in the majority of the simulators. However, Rousseau does have first round upside. His talent is undeniable, but he is pretty raw. He does have the length that Steve Spagnuolo typically covets for his defensive ends. If the Chiefs think they can develop him, he could be a good investment at the end of the first round.

D. Zaven Collins – LB – Tulsa

Zaven Collins is a physical freak in that he is 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds but can run and cover like much smaller linebackers. Normally players of Collins size are limited to two down, run-stuffing roles, but that isn’t Collins—a player who can get sideline to sideline in a hurry. What’s strange is that despite his size, the weakest part of his game is probably being physical between the tackles. If the Chiefs think they can improve that with coaching, he could have All-Pro linebacker upside.

Next up, the second round options.

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