The NFL Draft is one week away, which means it’s time to finalize mock draft season. Thanks to COVID-19, there are no Pro Days to observe as the pre-draft process comes to a close. While some players are performing their own isolated workouts, by and large, there will be no new information about these prospects between now and the NFL Draft. Based on everything the scouting community knows, let’s take a look at a seven-round mock draft for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Note that this mock draft does not include trades due to the obvious issues involved with trying to simultaneously be general manager for two separate teams. Additionally, note that this Chiefs mock draft was performed using the Draft Network Mock Draft Machine, so all of these players have a decent chance of being on the board when Kansas City is on the clock.
Kansas City Chiefs Seven Round Mock Draft
First Round (32nd Overall): A.J. Terrell, CB [NFL Draft Profile]
Kansas City’s defense played above the sum of their parts last year, and they can’t bank on that happening for the second straight season. A.J. Terrell has the height to match up with taller receivers and the lateral agility to match shiftier receivers. While he definitely needs to add more muscle and physicality to his game, he should be a solid starter right out of the gate and has the potential to develop into a top-15 cornerback.
Second Round (63rd Overall): Wille Gay, LB [NFL Draft Profile]
Assuming Willie Gay’s suspension concerns are nothing to worry about, he would be a great addition to Kansas City’s defense. Gay is a great all-around linebacker with the ability to make plays in coverage and as a pass-rusher. Unconfirmed rumors indicate that his suspensions stem from minor issues like cheating on a chemistry test. The Chiefs have the resources to fully investigate these rumors and should be comfortable pulling the trigger here.
Third Round (96th Overall): Eno Benjamin, RB
Damien Williams had a fantastic postseason run, but he’s yet to prove capable of handling a full workload over a 16-game schedule. Eno Benjamin is a great fit for Kansas City’s offense, as the running back has the skillset to play all three downs and is a natural out of the backfield. Andy Reid excels at scheming running backs into the open field, and Benjamin should be able to produce right out of the gate.
Fourth Round (138th Overall): Ben Bredeson, OIL [NFL Draft Profile]
The Chiefs could use more help along the interior offensive line, and Ben Bredeson represents a good value for the need. The Michigan product is a multi-year starter on the collegiate with legitimate NFL strength. While his speed leaves something to be desired, it’s not the most important trait for a guard. He probably won’t be able to start right out of the gate but should be valuable depth with decent long-term upside.
Fifth Round (177th Overall): Bravvion Roy, IDL [NFL Draft Profile]
Bravvion Roy is one of the most interesting late-round defensive tackles in the class. Instead of winning with brute strength and eating up space, Roy typically wins with speed and a spin move. This is definitely unorthodox for the position and might not translate to the NFL. However, it’s worth the risk at this point of the draft.
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