AA Writers grade the KC Chiefs 2022 NFL Draft class

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: (L-R) George Karlaftis poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell onstage after being selected 30th by the Kansas City Chiefs during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 06: Jaylen Watson #DB34 of Washington State runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 06, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Round 7 – Pick 243 – Jaylen Watson – Cornerback – Washington State

Matt Conner: “Another corner might seem much, but Watson’s profile makes him worth the attempt.” Grade: A-

Zach Gunter: “Another CB…? I would’ve liked either a Saftey or DL here. This pick confuses me. Guy has a fire in him though. Go prove me wrong, dude.” Grade: C

Grant Tuttle: “The seventh round is where you bank on traits and potential. Watson looks the part and the Chiefs clearly loved him during the predraft process.” Grade: B-

Lyle Graversen: “The seventh round is for long shots. You could do a lot worse than grabbing another big outside corner prospect that many thought would go a round or two earlier. I get that they already had taken a couple of other corners, but his value as a 7th-round pick is still good.” Grade: A

Scott Loring: Grade: A-

Jacob Milham: “Watson is a big project. He will test this coaching staff.” Grade: C+

AA Writers’ Consensus Grade: B

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