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KC Chiefs address biggest needs in 7-round post-Combine mock draft

By KC Proctor

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 25: General manager Brett Veach of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) *** Local Capture *** Brett Veach
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 25: General manager Brett Veach of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) *** Local Capture *** Brett Veach /
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ORLANDO, FL – OCTOBER 03: Jaylon Robinson #1 of the Central Florida Knights makes a catch in front of Akayleb Evans #26 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Bright House Networks Stadium on October 3, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – OCTOBER 03: Jaylon Robinson #1 of the Central Florida Knights makes a catch in front of Akayleb Evans #26 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Bright House Networks Stadium on October 3, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) /

4.133 Akayleb Evans (CB); Missouri

After transferring from Tulsa to Missouri to face SEC competition in his redshirt senior year, Akayleb Evans forced two fumbles and snagged an interception in a Tigers uniform. It’s easy to see that he’s got confidence in his game, and there is good reason for it. He excels in press coverage, displays control of his speed in space, and makes the most of a 6’1″ 200 pound frame.

Evans is a sound tackler who seems to enjoy the physical side of the job, which would play well as a counterpart to L’Jarius Sneed and Rashad Fenton. Physicality at the cornerback position seems to be fleeting at times, and to lock down a third option who seeks contact and can hold his own in man coverage would set the Chiefs secondary apart.

Charvarius Ward is likely to test the free agency market, and if he walks, the CB need will increase substantially. Should that be the case, we may see this addressed earlier in the draft, but the fourth round feels like a safe slot for Evans. He is underrated in a variety of ways, but it is unlikely he would slide as far as our next pick at number 189.

Measurables

  • Height: 6’2″
  • Weight: 200
  • Arms: 32 3/8″
  • Hands: 8 3/4″

Combine results

  • 40-yard dash: 4.46
  • Vertical jump: 36″
  • Broad jump: 130″
  • Bench press: DNP

prospect grade N/A

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