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04-30-2021 07:49 AM |
Five players to consider in Round 2
DE Dayo Odeyingbo, Vanderbilt: Still in need of a defensive end, the Chiefs can add a versatile pass rusher in Odeyingbo. In his four years at Vanderbilt, Odeyingbo recorded 31 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, one interception, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He is the 11th-best defensive end, according to The Athletic draft analyst Dane Brugler.
OC Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma: In my mind, Humphrey is the best center left on the board. The Chiefs could select him and have him compete against six-year veteran Austin Blythe for the starting role. If Blythe wins the job in training camp, Humphrey can develop behind the scenes before taking over that spot on the offensive line in 2022.
LB Nick Bolton, Missouri: The Chiefs need another athletic linebacker, and Bolton would add more sideline-to-sideline speed for Steve Spagnuolo’s defense. Last season, Davis led the Tigers with 95 tackles, 15 pass breakups and two interceptions. He is perhaps the most well-rounded linebacker left on the board.
CB Asante Samuel Jr., Florida State: One of the smoothest cornerbacks in the draft, Samuel, whose father played in the league, could have a smooth transition into the Chiefs’ defense. The Chiefs love mixing their coverages, and Samuel is talented enough to be effective in press, man-to-man coverage or in zone. He can also be a starter on the perimeter or as the nickel.
DE Carlos Basham, Wake Forest: If Odeyingbo is off the board, then the Chiefs can turn their attention to Basham, the seventh-ranked defensive end. In his last 20 college games, Basham recorded 16 sacks. Basham’s talent and production should make him a better selection than Breeland Speaks and Tanoh Kpassagnon, two former second-round picks for the Chiefs who never became consistent contributors.
Five players for Round 3
TE Brevin Jordan, Florida: The Chiefs really should consider Jordan, who can help Andy Reid’s offense be dynamic in a different way by having two tight ends on the field more often. Last season, Jordan recorded 38 receptions for 576 yards and seven touchdowns.
TE Tommy Tremble, Notre Dame: A more balanced tight end, Tremble can show his strength blocking a linebacker and his athleticism catching a pass in the middle of the field. The last time the Chiefs selected a tight end in the third round or higher was in 2013, when the team acquired Kelce with the 63rd pick.
CB Zech McPhearson, Texas Tech: One of the rising prospects in the draft, McPhearson can contribute to the Chiefs, whether it’s in sub-packages or on special teams. In 10 games last season, he recorded 10 pass breakups and four interceptions for the Red Raiders.
WR Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State: As an all-around receiver, Wallace has speed, running the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds. His production was consistent in college, too, as he recorded 3,434 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns during his time at Oklahoma State. Brugler projects Wallace to be a starter if his right knee (repaired from a torn ACL in November 2019) is healthy.
OT Stone Forsythe, Florida: Selecting Forsythe could be a valuable pick in future years for the Chiefs. Although he wouldn’t be expected to start in the upcoming season, Forsythe can develop into the Chiefs’ top swing tackle. Known for his strength, Forsythe is athletic enough to succeed in the NFL when pass protection or blocking a smaller defender on a screen pass.
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