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KC Chiefs find ideal fits in four-round mock draft

By Matt Conner

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 01: Brett Veach, general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 01: Brett Veach, general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 05: Boye Mafe #LB23 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 05, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 05: Boye Mafe #LB23 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 05, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

1st round – Boye Mafe, DE, Minnesota

Yes, we’re keenly aware that this is not the first mock draft to come up with Boye Mafe to the Chiefs at the bottom of the first round, but this is often the case when the fit and value are so obvious to everyone. It happened the year the Chiefs selected Tony Gonzalez for K.C., and this sort of connection seems to develop every draft for some team and prospect. Maybe it’s Kansas City’s turn.

What we do know is that Mafe fits a tremendous need for the Chiefs as a team coming into the draft with a restructured Frank Clark as the best defensive end on the roster by a country mile. Even as a rookie, Mafe would immediately be the second-best edge with a very real chance to become the team’s best pass rusher just because he’s young and healthy.

The reason Mafe is even available here at the bottom of the first is due to his age as an older prospect than others and the fact that he’s a bit of a late bloomer. The technique needs work but the tools are there. What Mafe needs more than anything else is consistent reps and proper coaching and the Chiefs can give both to such a naturally gifted player.

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