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

Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU

Projected Range:

#3 overall – #14 overall

Overview:

There are three great corners in the upcoming draft: Andrew Booth Jr., Ahmad Gardner, and Derek Stingley Jr. The order in which these three are drafted will be anyone’s guess. That being said, he would likely fit the mold of what Steve Spagnuolo likes in his cornerbacks.

Stingley has good size and speed. While a foot injury held him on the sidelines during the NFL combine, the expectation is that he will be able to participate in LSU’s pro day. What makes him such a gifted player is his natural instincts and ability to track the ball in the air. While he is stellar in zone coverage, he may one day develop into a shutdown man-to-man cornerback.

If the Chiefs were to gamble and trade up for him, they may just end up with a top-tier defensive back for the next decade.

Compensation:

It seems unlikely that the Chiefs will move up in the draft to address the cornerback position. In fact, they have done very little so far to show a serious investment in the position. In this case, they would likely have to sacrifice both first-round picks and some additional mid-to-late-round draft capital as well.