3-round Chiefs mock draft brings significant help at skill positions
For this exercise, we will be simulating the Chiefs' first three draft picks using PFF's mock draft simulator.
By Price Carter
Round 2 (63): Mekhi Wingo, LSU, IDL
How he fits: With the potential loss of Chris Jones looming large for the defensive line, the Chiefs will need plenty of help on the interior. There's no replacing a star like Jones; instead, they will need to replace him in the aggregate.
Wingo profiles similarly to several day-two interior defensive linemen as a solid run defender with pass-rushing upside. Even more, he wears #18 for the Tigers, a number reserved for a team leader.
Wingo has missed some time due to injury this year, not playing since September. In five games played he's already logged 2.5 sacks and 3 tackles for a loss. His frame will need more weight for the NFL level to play on early downs inside though. His high football character shows in his play too, he has a high motor and rarely gives up on a play.
Similar to Jones he can kick outside on passing downs as well, another tweener for the Chiefs pass rush. Another added bonus for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
Shades of: Breeland Speaks (hope for better)
LSU DL Mekhi Wingo has some fun snaps! @LSUfootball
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) April 12, 2023
6’0 290lb DT that kicks out to DE in some subpackage fronts
Speed-to-power from snug alignment, then straight runway power from wide alignment (dumps Steen). This kid is powerful and has the ‘natural’ leverage working for him pic.twitter.com/qJU1BLpyrc