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KC Chiefs: Eight players worth trading up for in the NFL Draft

By Grant Tuttle

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Jordan Davis #99 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on 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: Jordan Davis #99 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on 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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TALLAHASSEE, FL – NOVEMBER 6: Defensive End Jermaine Johnson II #11 of the Florida State Seminoles is blocked by Guard Dylan McMahon #54 of the NC State Wolfpack during the game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on November 6, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Wolfpack defeated the Seminoles 28 to 14. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL – NOVEMBER 6: Defensive End Jermaine Johnson II #11 of the Florida State Seminoles is blocked by Guard Dylan McMahon #54 of the NC State Wolfpack during the game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on November 6, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Wolfpack defeated the Seminoles 28 to 14. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

Jermaine Johnson, EDGE, Florida State

Projected Range:

#5 overall – #15 overall

Overview:

Jermaine Johnson has done really well in the pre-draft process. At the beginning of the process, he was regarded as a top 25 pick. Now, he has cemented himself as a top 15 selection in the draft. Johnson had an excellent performance at the combine in which he had a 40 time of 4.58 seconds. This, paired with his playing style makes him a viable top ten pick. However, if he slips to pick 11 or 12, the Chiefs should move up immediately.

Johnson is not an ideal Spagnuolo type, but he is versatile. While the Chiefs have typically valued power over speed, Johnson gives a bit of both. With a motor that never quits, Jermaine Johnson would instantly make an impact on the Kansas City defense. He would be one of the only EDGE prospects that could make an immediate impact in this manner.

Compensation:

The Chiefs are going to be hoping that he falls anywhere from 12 to 15. This seems unlikely at this point, but the Chiefs may give up both firsts to get to pick at 10 or earlier.

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