Kansas City Chiefs: Pre-training camp 53-man roster prediction
![ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 30: Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes #15, Anthony Gordon #8 and Shane Buechele #6 of the Kansas City Chiefs look on during drills at training camp at Missouri Western State University on July 30, 2021 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 30: Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes #15, Anthony Gordon #8 and Shane Buechele #6 of the Kansas City Chiefs look on during drills at training camp at Missouri Western State University on July 30, 2021 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/07d3683d17315963fd5017c3ceed2ac9c8328156b8c6c091246cf38c98a5b336.jpg)
Running Backs (4)
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire
- Ronald Jones
- Jerick McKinnon
- Isiah Pacheco
Fullback (1)
- Michael Burton
I believe that Clyde-Edwards-Helaire, Ronald Jones, Jerick McKinnon, and Michael Burton are locks if they are healthy. I did have a really hard time deciding if rookie Isiah Pacheco would make the cut as a fourth running back. What ended up getting him on the final list is I really think that Pacheco may end up being their primary kick-off returner. If he can’t earn a role for himself on special teams I think the Chiefs will only keep three running backs. Nothing against Derrick Gore, I just think the Chiefs may opt for another receiver over him if Pacheco doesn’t make it.
Speaking of receivers, let’s look at what pass-catchers make the final roster.