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KC Chiefs: Mid-round running backs who make sense in 2022 NFL Draft

By Lyle Graversen

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 28: Dameon Pierce #27 of the Florida Gators runs for yardage during the third quarter against the Towson Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 28: Dameon Pierce #27 of the Florida Gators runs for yardage during the third quarter against the Towson Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /

Dameon Pierce

I have two favorite backs for the Chiefs to target in the 3rd round of the draft. The one that I think would be the best fit to become KC’s every-down feature back is Florida’s Dameon Pierce. I don’t see how any Chiefs fan could watch his film and not see Kareem Hunt in his game (and not just because he wears #27). Look at their measurables side by side.

Dameon Pierce: 5-foot-10, 218 pounds, 4.59 forty, 21 bench press reps, 119-inch broad jump

Kareem Hunt: 5-foot-11, 216 pounds, 4.62 forty, 18 bench press reps, 119-inch broad jump

It’s not just that they physically resemble each other, check out this quote from Joe Marino’s scouting report at TheDraftNetwork.com and tell me this doesn’t sound like Kareem Hunt.

"He is a tough, physical runner with good vision and a compact style. He has excellent contact balance due to his low center of gravity, competitive demeanor, sturdy base, and functional strength. He is an outstanding between-the-tackles runner but has the acceleration and lateral quickness to work off-tackle. While he wasn’t overly productive in the passing game for Florida, he was consistent catching the football from my exposures and has the makings of an excellent back in pass protection in the NFL."

We saw what Hunt was able to do in this offense and I think Pierce has the potential to develop into that same kind of player. I think his floor is probably Darrel Williams, so I see the worst-case scenario for drafting Pierce in the third round as getting a younger Darrel on a cheap four-year contract.

If you don’t want to take my word for it, take a look at Pierce in action in the tweet below.

If you’re tempted by that clip you can check out even more of him in action at the links below.

Watch his 2021 highlights HERE.

Watch all his plays against Georgia’s NFL caliber defense this season HERE.

Next up is a back who could be a valuable weapon in Kansas City.

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