RB has an argument for being our biggest team need

[RunKC]

Man it’s bad. Like really bad. Really really really bad.

The Chiefs have the least explosive RB room in the NFL. Only 17 explosive plays from RB’s. Pacheco is the most explosive guy, and he’s been a good soldier here, but he’s not the guy. Excellent change of pace back, but his vision is bad and his lateral agility isn’t good either.

I love Kareem but he’s winding down. He’s 30 next year and you could see the wheels start to come off with usage.

I think we should consider a RB rd 1 if the board gets dicey, but ideally we sign someone like Ty Johnson from Buffalo. Also to preface this I think LT is numero uno for us and this is a scenario where one is just not attainable.

Everyone gets so mad at this offense and blames coaching but the pieces have just not been there. The truth is this team badly misses Jerrick McKinnon. They’ve gotten some of that from Perine but it’s just not enough.

We got 1 TD from a RB in the passing game this year. Compare that to:

2023: 7
2022: 12
2021: 5

Major major drop in production there that has killed the offense. I see these playoff teams with quality backs and it’s helped them tremendously.

Getting an explosive, dynamic playmaking RB has to be a major priority. It could change the entire offense and help soften the blow of losing Kelce (eventually) and working on LT

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Starting to get onboard with Damien Martinez too.

Welcome aboard!

I've kind of accepted that we probably won't be drafting a RB until the late 3rd at best, and Martinez should go right around that range. Hoping somebody like Skattebo falls there, but I'll take Martinez too.

[smithandrew051]

Did anyone see MJD’s running back ranking?

https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-dr...cts-no-1-to-31

Omarion Hampton at 7. That’s insane to me.

[TRR]

Hoping either Henderson or Judkins falls to us in the second round. Love both as they fit what we like to do. And Reid won’t be able to resist pounding the rock with either.

I’m out on Scattebo. He’s a really good college back that, imo, is destined to be banged up for a majority of his NFL career. His running style is just not conducive to any form of longevity at the next level. I also want a home run hitter at RB. That’s the threat that’s been missing in this offense.

[SAGA45]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Did anyone see MJD’s running back ranking?

https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-dr...cts-no-1-to-31

Omarion Hampton at 7. That’s insane to me.

I'm surprised by the ranking but not his take on Hampton

Rank
7
Omarion Hampton
Omarion Hampton
North Carolina · Junior
Hampton has the potential to be a bell cow at the next level, thanks to his patience to the hole and burst through it. The UNC product runs through contact and has an uncanny ability to get skinny through the hole despite his big frame (5-11 3/4, 221 pounds). He has long speed, but I'd like to see him improve his quickness.

I shared similar concerns in another thread :

Originally Posted by SAGA45

There's something about Hampton I don't like and I can't quite put a finger on it.

I think it's the lack of wiggle, that explosive stop/start, lateral quickness. I like the power...like the speed and size. He'll probably have a very productive NFL career. But for whatever reason, his film just doesn't pop to me.

[RunKC]

Goddamn. I looked at the 2 and we didn’t have one until 11/29 vs the Raiders. Pacheco got that one and Kareem got the other one in the home game vs the Texans.

Fewest rushes of 20+ yards from running backs in 2024:

Broncos: 4
Saints: 3
Raiders: 3
Chiefs: 2
Rams: 2

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 1, 2025

[Palangi]

So are we trading Pacheco or cutting Hunt if we draft a RB?

Pacheco
Hunt
Mitchell
Steele
Draft pick

That’s a lot of RB’s. And Hunt and Pacheco will get the majority of carries.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by Palangi

So are we trading Pacheco or cutting Hunt if we draft a RB?

Pacheco
Hunt
Mitchell
Steele
Draft pick

That’s a lot of RB’s. And Hunt and Pacheco will get the majority of carries.

I think Steele is the obvious cut

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Palangi

So are we trading Pacheco or cutting Hunt if we draft a RB?

Pacheco
Hunt
Mitchell
Steele
Draft pick

That’s a lot of RB’s. And Hunt and Pacheco will get the majority of carries.

I think Steele, Hunt, and Mitchell are all easy cuts if you need to cut one.

Going to depend on who they draft and how they perform in camp.

For one, I like having that depth in camp rather than coming out of it and having to sign 2 guys off their couch.

[Palangi]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

I think Steele is the obvious cut

No doubt. But I still don’t think we take a RB to be fourth string. I think you cut Hunt or trade Pacheco

[CatfishBob2]

Isn't Pacheco's contract coming up? Hunts in the twilight of his career. Add in Mitchell who hasnt been healthy for half of his career and I dont see why it wouldnt be a no brainer to draft RB

[kccrow]

If we take an RB, it's going to be for a specific skill set that we lost with McKinnon. He has to be a good receiving back and pass blocker; otherwise, it's a non-starter. I just don't see going for a two-down back like Pacheco or something.

I feel like there are a very finite number of guys who have that skill set in this draft.

I'd absolutely agree that Steele will be the odd man out in that case. They can use Gray for a lot of the optional items they had Steele run last year. He was pretty much a waste of a roster spot.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by kccrow

If we take an RB, it's going to be for a specific skill set that we lost with McKinnon. He has to be a good receiving back and pass blocker; otherwise, it's a non-starter. I just don't see going for a two-down back like Pacheco or something.

I feel like there are a very finite number of guys who have that skill set in this draft.

I'd absolutely agree that Steele will be the odd man out in that case. They can use Gray for a lot of the optional items they had Steele run last year. He was pretty much a waste of a roster spot.

With the individuals that are knowned that were interviewed, and Chiefs tendency drafting players in the 2nd and 3rd rounds in their "top 30" visits then said prospects will be Martinez,Skattebo, or Judkins to anticipate drafting.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

With the individuals that are knowned that were interviewed, and Chiefs tendency drafting players in the 2nd and 3rd rounds in their "top 30" visits then said prospects will be Martinez,Skattebo, or Judkins to anticipate drafting.

Seems like they tend to draft "A player" from their top-30 visits, but it's kind of inconsistent on the where. We do get quite a few UDFAs from those visits. Seems like the going rate is one Combine, one top-30 end up drafted, and then there are a couple top-30 that end up as UDFAs.

I have a hard time discarding other prospects of a similar type just because they didn't show up on the list, but I do think we get a picture of certain types they are looking at.

RB is one of those though, where I can't necessarily put a finger on the type given they are kind of all over the board with who they met with. I just think they need a certain skill set back on the roster they don't have. If I'm looking at that skill, I'd have to consider Henderson as option #1. Skattebo though, is definitely high on the list.

[TomBarndtsTwin]

Originally Posted by Palangi

So are we trading Pacheco or cutting Hunt if we draft a RB?

Pacheco
Hunt
Mitchell
Steele
Draft pick

That’s a lot of RB’s. And Hunt and Pacheco will get the majority of carries.

They'll likely stick Steele on the practice squad cause the reality is:

Pacheco (FA after this year, could be gone)
Hunt (FA after this year, likely gone)
Mitchell (brokedick)
Steele (only guy for sure we know would be here in 2026)
Draft pick

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by SAGA45

I'm surprised by the ranking but not his take on Hampton



I shared similar concerns in another thread :

I'll say this -- I like his rankings more than most that I've seen.

Kaleb Johnson being 14 is a hell of a lot closer to where I'd put him than where most others seem to be. Obviously I'm very high on Henderson. I think he may have Giddens a little high but I've actually kinda warmed to him -- he's an interesting prospect. Definitely think Harvey's too high.

Mostly I don't think he really put much value in durability. If you just presume that every RB on that board gets 12-15 touches/gm, maybe that's how I'd rank them. But he seems to be putting zero value in the ability to take on a little more load.