2024 WR Class

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Some interesting WRs in the upcoming class, who do you like?

1st - 2nd RD WR Targets:

Keon Coleman, FSU, 6-4, 215, 4.6
Emeka Egbuka, OH ST, 6-1, 205, 4.3
Adonai Mitchell, TX, 6-4, 195, 4.5
Troy Franklin, ORG, 6-3, 185, 4.41
Xavier Legette, SC, 6-1, 225, 4.29
Brian Thomas, LSU, 6-4, 205, 4.35
Xavier Worthy, TX, 6-1, 175, 4.22
Ja'Lynn Polk, WAS, 6-2, 205, 4.48
Johnny Wilson, FSU, 6-7, 235, 4.42
Branden Rice, USC, 6-3, 210, 4.38
Malachi Corley, WKU, 5-11, 200, 4.46
Jermain Burton, BAMA, 6-0, 195, 4.31

*This entire class is tall WTF?

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Arrowhead Addicts recent 3-RD Mock has the Chiefs trading down:

Spoiler!

"For this scenario the Chiefs sent pick 31 and 159 (628 draft value points) to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for picks 43 and and 75 (685 draft value points). In this scenario we assume the Bucs are trading back into the first to get their quarterback of the future Jayden Daniels or Bo Nix. A very realistic scenario for top heavy QB class loaded with talent at other key positions."

Round 2 (43): Troy Fautanu, Offensive Tackle, Washington
Last week we highlighted Troy Fautanu on our weekend prospect watchlist. He's a high-upside tackle whose strength in pass protection makes him an ideal target for an offense like the Chiefs. Physically he straddles the line of athlete or mauler, which is why some teams might not think of him as a first-rounder. He's not quite nimble enough to label him as an explosive athlete but not quite big enough to be a brick house tackle. But he does everything well in an offense that leaves him on an island regularly.

How he fits: The Washington Husky would be an ideal candidate to start at left tackle next year. He could compete with a veteran like Donovan Smith or give the Chiefs two cheap options coupled with Wanya Morris while Jawaan Taylor remains on the right side.

Shades of: Christian Darrisaw

Round 2 (63): Troy Franklin, Wide Receiver, Oregon
This isn't the first or the last time we will mock Franklin to the Chiefs. The fit just makes too much sense, especially when you look at the flaws in the Chiefs' current WR room, where they lack explosive athletes who can separate against man coverage. Franklin is not a true "X" who can play on the outside down after down, but he can function there occasionally. Franklin also has upside in the return game—another role the Chiefs should be looking to fill.

How he fits: Franklin is a threat to score anytime he has the ball. Right now, Rashee Rice feels like the only person that is true for. When it comes to the WR room needing a transformation, you don't worry about the role; instead, you focus on getting good players and figure out the rest later. Franklin could play outside some and in the slot predominantly. Rice could play outside more in 2024 and the Chiefs could find ways to factor in Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore. Franklin is more than just speed, but he has a dominant trait the Chiefs need.

Shades of: Jameson Williams

Round 3 (75) T'Vondre Sweat, Interior Defensive Line, Texas
The Chiefs have a need for "beef" on the interior of the defensive line. Sweat is an impact run-stopper that could be had on day 2 of the draft. Sweat has an excellent 90.9 PFF run defense grade and an encouraging 16.9% pass-rush win rate. Sweat comes in at 6'4" and over 360 pounds, and the good news is he's explosive at that weight and could easily lose some to be even more nimble. Sweat will rise up boards throughout the draft cycle. His fellow defensive tackle Byron Murphy II could also be a fit for the Chiefs on day 2.

How he fits: Chiefs have lots of questions along the interior of the defensive line in 2024. Sweat won't be a replacement for Chris Jones but he's raw enough and talented enough that he can make an impact in 2024. The Chiefs will be able to leverage Charles Omenihu for interior pass rush as well in 2024.

Shades of: Michael Pierce

Round 3 (94): Bucky Irving, Running Back, Oregon
The Chiefs offense needs playmakers and Bucky Irving is just that. He had over 1,300 yds from scrimmage last year for Oregon and is likely going to surpass that number this weekend for his 2023 season. Irving is smaller for an NFL back at 5'10", 195 lbs., but his usage in the Oregon system is very translatable to an NFL system. He's quick, explosive, physical after the catch, and has been a threat in the receiving game. Irving's vision has been excellent at the collegiate level.

How he fits: The Chiefs already have a solid running back in Isiah Pacheco but Bucky Irving is a clear replacement for Jerick McKinnon. The Chiefs rely on outside zone runs to be a part of their offense despite the fact that Pacheco doesn't really fit that role. McKinnon is 31 years old and has a lengthy injury history. So far, he's rushed the ball 12 times this season, making him almost exclusively a pass-catching back. Irving can fill both voids for the Chiefs moving forward and take some carries off Pacheco's plate.

Shades Of: J.K. Dobbins

I love it!

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I see a lot of Mocks giving DET a 1st RD WR, I wonder if Jameson Williams could be our next reclamation project similar to Toney. Worth noting they have the cap space to absorb Chris Jones' contract as well.

[Abba-Dabba]

Originally Posted by JPH83

Draft 2, Brown in FA, I reckon we're good. Assume one of the draftees is a dud but man it is SOOOO deep this year we've got to find someone. I'd happily "waste" a pick on a second WR this year. If we swing twice and miss on both, yeah, people can s*** on Veach at that point, because it would be pretty bad.

I'm not very interested Brown. Not interested in Mooney at all.

Give me Tee Higgins and maybe a lower end WR like Van Jefferson or Parris Campbell. With a draft pick like Jermaine Burton who has speed to stretch the field and the moxie ready for NFL DB's.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Abba-Dabba

I'm not very interested Brown. Not interested in Mooney at all.

Give me Tee Higgins and maybe a lower end WR like Van Jefferson or Parris Campbell. With a draft pick like Jermaine Burton who has speed to stretch the field and the moxie ready for NFL DB's.

The Bengals are almost assuredly tagging and trading Tee Higgins. Who else are they going to tag, Reader?

I see a lot of Chiefs fans lusting after him. They’re setting themselves up for disappointment.

It’s interesting you’re not interested in Mooney but very interested in Campbell.

[Abba-Dabba]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

The Bengals are almost assuredly tagging and trading Tee Higgins. Who else are they going to tag, Reader?

I see a lot of Chiefs fans lusting after him. They’re setting themselves up for disappointment.

It’s interesting you’re not interested in Mooney but very interested in Campbell.

I would rather be disappointed and entertain the option than not entertaining it as an option entirely. If they tag him oh well, moving on.

It's not interesting at all. Mooney projects to be 3 times the price of Campbell. I'll take a hard pass on Mooney for 10m per year.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Abba-Dabba

I would rather be disappointed and entertain the option than not entertaining it as an option entirely. If they tag him oh well, moving on.

It's not interesting at all. Mooney projects to be 3 times the price of Campbell. I'll take a hard pass on Mooney for 10m per year.

I think Spotrac is way, way off on what Mooney will actually get, but time will tell.

[smith11]

would steelers george pickens be worth pursuing in a trade---great talent but seems to have a real diva attitude...

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Originally Posted by smith11

would steelers george pickens be worth pursuing in a trade---great talent but seems to have a real diva attitude...

Maybe, but then you'd have to deal with his diva attitude.

I wonder if we couldn't pry Jameson Williams from DET.

What other realistic trade candidates might be out there?

-Jameson Williams, DET
-George Pickens, PIT
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[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

Maybe, but then you'd have to deal with his diva attitude.

I wonder if we couldn't pry Jameson Williams from DET.

What other realistic trade candidates might be out there?

-Jameson Williams, DET
-George Pickens, PIT
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I think Rashod Bateman, Hunter Renfrow, and Jerry Jeudy, though not sure we'd want to entertain Jeudy.

[Abba-Dabba]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I think Spotrac is way, way off on what Mooney will actually get, but time will tell.

That's fine. You are more than welcome to think that. I will lean on those that have a little more insight into potential contract numbers than what my feels as a fan are. But like you say, only time will tell.

Essentially what you are saying in your 2 posts to me is that Spotrac is overvaluing Mooney at 10m while at the same time undervaluing Tee Higgins at 16.5m without any evidence other than your own internal feelings. I'm just not going to get that emotional about it and not to let my feelings get in the way.

My feelings says Mooney isn't worth 5m. But that is just my feelings and has no real insight into that belief. Unless I have been in privy to any internal discussions within any organziation on Mooney, I'm going to rely upon a resource other than my feelings.

Other than that, considering that MVS may not be back. The need for someone to fill that role is needed. Those at the top, like Harrison, Nabers, Oduze, Egbuka are all likely out of reach in our present draft position. That leaves us with Worthy, Franklin, Burton, maybe Thomas Jr. as potential late day 1 or day 2 targets.

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Originally Posted by kccrow

I think Rashod Bateman, Hunter Renfrow, and Jerry Jeudy, though not sure we'd want to entertain Jeudy.

I like Pickens or Williams as trade candidates.

I like Ridley and Brown as FAs.

I like Coleman or Legette in the draft.

Currently.

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Originally Posted by kccrow

I think Rashod Bateman, Hunter Renfrow, and Jerry Jeudy, though not sure we'd want to entertain Jeudy.

Wish GB would part with oft injured Christian Watson, but I don't see why they would.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

Maybe, but then you'd have to deal with his diva attitude.

I wonder if we couldn't pry Jameson Williams from DET.

What other realistic trade candidates might be out there?

-Jameson Williams, DET
-George Pickens, PIT
-?
-?
-?

I think I would give Minnesota a call and see about Justin Jefferson. He is 24. Will be on his 5th year option next year. And they weren’t able to come to a deal this past summer. Might be a quick “no” from the Vikes. But if they seem even remotely interested, I’d make him priority number one.

[DJ's left nut]

The more I look at the class, the more evenly situated I think most of these guys are after Nabers.

I think you have 2 guys at the top and then probably Odunze nearer them than he is everyone else. But then i think I see maybe 6 guys who are a little different in the margins but nobody is clearly BETTER than the rest.

Egbuka is probably my favorite of that group but I could be talked into Coleman on physical attributes. Worthy seems like Jameson Williams 2.0 but I didn't expect Williams to be lousy; Mitchell may actually be better than Worthy in his own right. Thomas may be like Olave - overlooked because of a better teammate but still damn good in his own right. Legette may be better than all but Harrison if he's a true late bloomer rather than flash in the pan. Then you have a guy in Corley who looks genuinely explosive out there - a sort of Deebo (or maybe Alec Burks, if you're down on him) sort of player.

It's just an awfully deep WR class.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

The more I look at the class, the more evenly situated I think most of these guys are after Nabers.

I think you have 2 guys at the top and then probably Odunze nearer them than he is everyone else. But then i think I see maybe 6 guys who are a little different in the margins but nobody is clearly BETTER than the rest.

Egbuka is probably my favorite of that group but I could be talked into Coleman on physical attributes. Worthy seems like Jameson Williams 2.0 but I didn't expect Williams to be lousy; Mitchell may actually be better than Worthy in his own right. Thomas may be like Olave - overlooked because of a better teammate but still damn good in his own right. Legette may be better than all but Harrison if he's a true late bloomer rather than flash in the pan. Then you have a guy in Corley who looks genuinely explosive out there - a sort of Deebo (or maybe Alec Burks, if you're down on him) sort of player.

It's just an awfully deep WR class.

You could also have a situation where once you get past the top 2/3 it just kinda ends up being an also ran normal blah kinda thing.

I dunno. I like the top 2 a whole lot. After that it's kinda dealers choice to me.