Mock Draft 3/22/2025

kccrow · 03-22-2025, 08:44 PM

1-024 (t/MIN) LT Josh Conerly, Jr., Oregon (6'4" 311)
I bullishly believe that Brett Veach isn't done at LT after adding Jaylon Moore to the mix. I also believe Conerly goes higher than his current rankings suggest. He was no less than the 2nd best LT in the Big 10 and that was before Simmons tore his patellar tendon. Conerly is as smooth as they come as a mover for the position and he has pretty good hands and a solid punch. He might need to develop better anchor strength but so did Eric Fisher and this team took him at #1 overall. Conerly has a chance to be exceptional after a year or two in the league. If Conerly can beat out Moore at LT as a rookie, Moore would be definite competition against Suamataia at LG.
Chiefs send 1-031, 3-066 (f/TEN) to MIN for 1-024, 3-097

2-063 DT Alfred Collins, Texas (6'6" 332)
Collins reminds me of watching Gervon Dexter a couple of seasons ago. He's a bit tardy off the snap but he can make big things happen when he gets moving. If he can be coached to keep his pad level low, he's explosive as all hell. Collins also is one of the few guys I've seen who can displace 300+ pounds of humanity with ease. He has a chance to be a special player if he takes to coaching.

3-095 LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma (6'3" 233)
Every time I watch the LBs in this class I keep coming back to Stutsman. I just like the energy he plays with and his overall ability on the field. He's got great instincts and great athleticism which usually leads to a really productive player. He's big enough to take on blocks but not too big to be limited to a run thumper only.

3-097 DB Jonas Sanker, Virginia (6'0" 206)
Sanker just looks and feels like a Veach safety to me with great size and overall athleticism. Sanker is exceptional in both phases when focused on the task at hand. He triggers downhill and tackles with authority and can play man or zone coverage. He brings early plus ability on special teams as an ace gunner. He's smart and a natural leader from all accounts.

4-133 WR Kyle Williams, Washington State (5'11" 190)
I think the Chiefs absolutely have their eyes on a long-term slot option in this draft, having looked at several prospects in that arena. Williams has slightly suspect hands but he brings a good size/speed profile and is a YAC machine. Williams also wins as a deep threat, which would give KC a couple of threats on the field at any time to go long.

7-226 DB Shamari Simmons, Arizona State (6'0" 195)
Simmons was a safety who kicked down to nickel CB this past year and may have had his best performance yet. He's an absolutely devastating tackler with good size and speed. He could stand to work on his coverage chops but he'll be a plus asset on special teams as he gets more coaching.

7-251 (COMP) RB Micah Bernard, Utah (6'0" 202)
The Chiefs most likely will draft a RB this year but the real question is where. I have my opinion that it might not be as early as people like. Bernard missed most of 2023 but bounced back in 2024 with a great season. He has solid vision and the burst to hit the crease on zone runs. Especially adept at inside zone. He has great body control and contact balance to create yards after contact. He's been solid finding blocking assignments but needs to work on technique. He's also a solid receiver and looks to be a 3rd-down back in the NFL.

7-256 (COMP) CB Jonathan Edwards, Tulane (6'1" 203)
Corners with Edwards length and speed don't grow on trees. I'm excited to see his 40 in a couple of days but hitting 23 mph on radar is no easy feat. Edwards is relatively physical and uses his length extremely well to position himself in passing lanes and disrupt the catch point.

Roster Makeup
Offense
QB P. Mahomes, G. Minshew, B. Zappe [C. Oladokun]
RB I. Pacheco, K. Hunt, E. Mitchell, M. Bernard, C. Steele [K. Ingram]
WR R. Rice, X. Worthy, M. Brown, J. Smith-Schuster, K. Williams, N. Remigio [J. Brownlee, J. Ross, T. Thornton]
TE T. Kelce, N. Gray, J. Wiley, R. Tonyan [B. Cupp, A. Firkser]
LT J. Moore, J. Conerly [C. Godrick]
LG K. Suamataia, M. Caliendo
OC C. Humphrey, H. Nourzad
RG T. Smith, C. Hanson. M. Mettauer
RT J. Taylor, W. Morris, E. Driskell

Defense
DE C. Omenihu, F. Anudike-Uzomah, M. Herring
DT C. Jones, J. Tillery
NT A. Collins [S. Ika, F. Lovett]
DE G. Karlaftis, M. Danna
LB N. Bolton, L. Chenal, D. Tranquill, D. Stutsman, C. Jones, B. Lynch, C. Christiansen, J. Cochrane [S. Bradley]
CB T. McDuffie, J. Watson, K. Fulton, J. Williams, N. Johnson, C. Roland-Wallace, J. Edwards, R. Rochell [D. Rush, E. Scott]
SS J. Hicks, J. Sanker [D. Bush, J. Taylor]
FS B. Cook, C. Conner, S. Simmons

Special Teams
SK H. Butker
SP M. Araiza
LS J. Winchester

JPH83 · 03-23-2025, 12:45 AM

There's a lot I'd like here. I've wrestled with whether Conerly is a good pick given he likely won't help immediately, I think ultimately I'd take him. Not sure I'd love moving up but again i can see the necessity. It's a gamble but getting that LT potentially locked in is a hard thing to pass on.

Love the Collins and Williams picks and all the R7 ones (though I don't know the last guy). I think playing the numbers game on the secondary has served us well and makes sense.

On Stutsman and Sanker I'm a little torn. LB and S feel like areas we could absolutely need investment, and I agree those 2 feel like perfect fits...but, I'm not convinced there won't be better options covering guys deep, which feels like the glaring hole we have. Guys like Bowman and Mukaba (though I suspect he goes earlier). Probably zero chance Spags likes them given their tackling, but it'd probably be my preference. Sanker would be fine though. I feel like Stutsman would be a great eventual replacement for what we have, which would have value, rather than a complementary piece.

I suppose the only thing I'd be a little bummed about here is the lack of an edge. I really don't like our DE room. I mean, it's fine, but it's painful watching our pass rush .

I'd be pretty happy with this though. Feel like our both our defense and offense get better and there's a nice mix between current and future needs met.

Couch-Potato · 03-23-2025, 06:19 AM

I like the Alfred Collins pick, love his is 7 pass breakups stat last season!

**SAGA45** · 03-23-2025, 10:54 AM

Crow, have you considered the possibility of Veach taking TWO OTs in this draft, given that Moore is essentially on an expensive 1-2-year tryout deal and Taylor is likely gone next year? If so, how would you maneuver in the draft in that scenario? Connerly, Simmons, or Ersery early and maybe a Brown, Grant, Travis, or Vinson later?

Chargem · 03-23-2025, 11:55 AM

While I am fine with this, I can't really see the Chiefs trading up to take a tackle after signing Moore.

Dunerdr · 03-23-2025, 12:08 PM

The first two rounds nail the draft for me. Love the whole thing though.

Couch-Potato · 03-23-2025, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chargem

While I am fine with this, I can't really see the Chiefs trading up to take a tackle after signing Moore.

I also think we’ll let one fall to us, but that’s just my jr mock draft analyst perception, the real board always tends to fall a bit different.

smithandrew051 · 03-23-2025, 02:29 PM

Can’t complain too much here.

I don’t love LT in the first, but absolutely understand it. Couldn’t be mad at picking Conerly, especially if he magically falls to 31.

My only disagreement would be going RB with one of those thirds instead. I like Stutsman, it feels like we could get a damn good back there.

kccrow · 03-26-2025, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAGA45

Crow, have you considered the possibility of Veach taking TWO OTs in this draft, given that Moore is essentially on an expensive 1-2-year tryout deal and Taylor is likely gone next year? If so, how would you maneuver in the draft in that scenario? Connerly, Simmons, or Ersery early and maybe a Brown, Grant, Travis, or Vinson later?

I have considered it. It may even be likely, I'm just not sure "where." I think Veach would want to take a developmental RT prospect. Even if Morris ends up at RT, he might want a guy developing behind him, and I don't think Driskell is the answer there.

I really like Esa Pole from Washington State, who the Chiefs had in for a visit, more than maybe I should. He's got that swing-tackle look to him. He's so new to football and already looks pretty solid that I think he can develop a lot more and maybe turn into a gem.

I think we'll have to see how the board falls

03-22-2025, 08:44 PM
kccrow MVP Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Casino cash: $-1020000	Mock Draft 3/22/2025 1-024 (t/MIN) LT Josh Conerly, Jr., Oregon (6'4" 311) I bullishly believe that Brett Veach isn't done at LT after adding Jaylon Moore to the mix. I also believe Conerly goes higher than his current rankings suggest. He was no less than the 2nd best LT in the Big 10 and that was before Simmons tore his patellar tendon. Conerly is as smooth as they come as a mover for the position and he has pretty good hands and a solid punch. He might need to develop better anchor strength but so did Eric Fisher and this team took him at #1 overall. Conerly has a chance to be exceptional after a year or two in the league. If Conerly can beat out Moore at LT as a rookie, Moore would be definite competition against Suamataia at LG. Chiefs send 1-031, 3-066 (f/TEN) to MIN for 1-024, 3-097 2-063 DT Alfred Collins, Texas (6'6" 332) Collins reminds me of watching Gervon Dexter a couple of seasons ago. He's a bit tardy off the snap but he can make big things happen when he gets moving. If he can be coached to keep his pad level low, he's explosive as all hell. Collins also is one of the few guys I've seen who can displace 300+ pounds of humanity with ease. He has a chance to be a special player if he takes to coaching. 3-095 LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma (6'3" 233) Every time I watch the LBs in this class I keep coming back to Stutsman. I just like the energy he plays with and his overall ability on the field. He's got great instincts and great athleticism which usually leads to a really productive player. He's big enough to take on blocks but not too big to be limited to a run thumper only. 3-097 DB Jonas Sanker, Virginia (6'0" 206) Sanker just looks and feels like a Veach safety to me with great size and overall athleticism. Sanker is exceptional in both phases when focused on the task at hand. He triggers downhill and tackles with authority and can play man or zone coverage. He brings early plus ability on special teams as an ace gunner. He's smart and a natural leader from all accounts. 4-133 WR Kyle Williams, Washington State (5'11" 190) I think the Chiefs absolutely have their eyes on a long-term slot option in this draft, having looked at several prospects in that arena. Williams has slightly suspect hands but he brings a good size/speed profile and is a YAC machine. Williams also wins as a deep threat, which would give KC a couple of threats on the field at any time to go long. 7-226 DB Shamari Simmons, Arizona State (6'0" 195) Simmons was a safety who kicked down to nickel CB this past year and may have had his best performance yet. He's an absolutely devastating tackler with good size and speed. He could stand to work on his coverage chops but he'll be a plus asset on special teams as he gets more coaching. 7-251 (COMP) RB Micah Bernard, Utah (6'0" 202) The Chiefs most likely will draft a RB this year but the real question is where. I have my opinion that it might not be as early as people like. Bernard missed most of 2023 but bounced back in 2024 with a great season. He has solid vision and the burst to hit the crease on zone runs. Especially adept at inside zone. He has great body control and contact balance to create yards after contact. He's been solid finding blocking assignments but needs to work on technique. He's also a solid receiver and looks to be a 3rd-down back in the NFL. 7-256 (COMP) CB Jonathan Edwards, Tulane (6'1" 203) Corners with Edwards length and speed don't grow on trees. I'm excited to see his 40 in a couple of days but hitting 23 mph on radar is no easy feat. Edwards is relatively physical and uses his length extremely well to position himself in passing lanes and disrupt the catch point. Roster Makeup Offense QB P. Mahomes, G. Minshew, B. Zappe [C. Oladokun] RB I. Pacheco, K. Hunt, E. Mitchell, M. Bernard, C. Steele [K. Ingram] WR R. Rice, X. Worthy, M. Brown, J. Smith-Schuster, K. Williams, N. Remigio [J. Brownlee, J. Ross, T. Thornton] TE T. Kelce, N. Gray, J. Wiley, R. Tonyan [B. Cupp, A. Firkser] LT J. Moore, J. Conerly [C. Godrick] LG K. Suamataia, M. Caliendo OC C. Humphrey, H. Nourzad RG T. Smith, C. Hanson. M. Mettauer RT J. Taylor, W. Morris, E. Driskell Defense DE C. Omenihu, F. Anudike-Uzomah, M. Herring DT C. Jones, J. Tillery NT A. Collins [S. Ika, F. Lovett] DE G. Karlaftis, M. Danna LB N. Bolton, L. Chenal, D. Tranquill, D. Stutsman, C. Jones, B. Lynch, C. Christiansen, J. Cochrane [S. Bradley] CB T. McDuffie, J. Watson, K. Fulton, J. Williams, N. Johnson, C. Roland-Wallace, J. Edwards, R. Rochell [D. Rush, E. Scott] SS J. Hicks, J. Sanker [D. Bush, J. Taylor] FS B. Cook, C. Conner, S. Simmons Special Teams SK H. Butker SP M. Araiza LS J. Winchester
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03-23-2025, 12:45 AM	#2
JPH83 Veteran Join Date: Feb 2021 Casino cash: $-169600	There's a lot I'd like here. I've wrestled with whether Conerly is a good pick given he likely won't help immediately, I think ultimately I'd take him. Not sure I'd love moving up but again i can see the necessity. It's a gamble but getting that LT potentially locked in is a hard thing to pass on. Love the Collins and Williams picks and all the R7 ones (though I don't know the last guy). I think playing the numbers game on the secondary has served us well and makes sense. On Stutsman and Sanker I'm a little torn. LB and S feel like areas we could absolutely need investment, and I agree those 2 feel like perfect fits...but, I'm not convinced there won't be better options covering guys deep, which feels like the glaring hole we have. Guys like Bowman and Mukaba (though I suspect he goes earlier). Probably zero chance Spags likes them given their tackling, but it'd probably be my preference. Sanker would be fine though. I feel like Stutsman would be a great eventual replacement for what we have, which would have value, rather than a complementary piece. I suppose the only thing I'd be a little bummed about here is the lack of an edge. I really don't like our DE room. I mean, it's fine, but it's painful watching our pass rush . I'd be pretty happy with this though. Feel like our both our defense and offense get better and there's a nice mix between current and future needs met.
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03-23-2025, 06:19 AM	#3
Couch-Potato Simmons @ 32 > Fisher @ 1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Casino cash: $313065	I like the Alfred Collins pick, love his is 7 pass breakups stat last season!
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03-23-2025, 10:54 AM	#4
SAGA45 Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Compton, CA Casino cash: $2264955	Crow, have you considered the possibility of Veach taking TWO OTs in this draft, given that Moore is essentially on an expensive 1-2-year tryout deal and Taylor is likely gone next year? If so, how would you maneuver in the draft in that scenario? Connerly, Simmons, or Ersery early and maybe a Brown, Grant, Travis, or Vinson later?
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03-23-2025, 11:55 AM	#5
Chargem Veteran Join Date: Feb 2018 Casino cash: $1210400	While I am fine with this, I can't really see the Chiefs trading up to take a tackle after signing Moore.
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03-23-2025, 02:29 PM	#8
smithandrew051 I Like The Kansas City Chiefs Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Shawnee, KS Casino cash: $-405600	Can’t complain too much here. I don’t love LT in the first, but absolutely understand it. Couldn’t be mad at picking Conerly, especially if he magically falls to 31. My only disagreement would be going RB with one of those thirds instead. I like Stutsman, it feels like we could get a damn good back there. __________________ My 2024 Adopt a Chief: Leo Chenal My Guy 2025 NFL Draft: Logan Brown, OT, Kansas Holy Hat!
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