The first wave of free agency is officially in the books, which means the NFL Draft is the next big event on the offseason calendar. In just over one month, the Cincinnati Bengals will officially be on the clock, and the dreams of 100’s of collegiate athletes will finally come true. Trying to predict what will happen during the draft requires a lot of luck, as there are so many variables to account for. That said, this Kansas City Chiefs mock draft takes a look at the players the Chiefs could go after when April rolls around.
Note that this mock draft does not include any trades due to the obvious issues with trying to make decisions for two separate teams simultaneously. Also note that this exercise was performed using the Draft Network’s Mock Draft Simulator, 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
1st Round (32nd Overall) – A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
Kansas City’s high-powered offense played the biggest role in their first Super Bowl victory in 50 years, but the defense also held up their end of the bargain. The defensive unit outperformed the sum of their parts, and the Chiefs can’t bank on that happening for the second straight season. A.J. Terrell is a good scheme fit for Kansas City and would probably be the best cornerback on the roster right out of the gate.
A.J. Terrell NFL Draft Profile
2nd Round (63rd Overall) – Netane Muti, OIL, Fresno State
Netane Muti is a high-risk, high-reward player that has the chance to be the best guard in the class. When he’s at his best, the Fresno State product has the ability to bulldoze defensive linemen as a run blocker and stonewall blitzers in pass protection. He’s a first-round talent when healthy, but he struggles to stay healthy. Muti hasn’t played a full season since 2017, so he carries a high injury risk. However, Muti’s talent makes him a risk worth taking at the back of the second.
3rd Round (96th Overall) – Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
Kansas City’s quest to improve their defense continues with the selection of Troy Dye out of Oregon. Dye is a solid tackler with above-average coverage skills and the speed to go sideline-to-sideline. He reportedly has a strong football IQ and would already be off the board if it weren’t for his undersized frame. He might struggle against the run, but his athleticism and ability to hold up in coverage makes him a worthy third-round selection.
4th Round (138th Overall) – Kenny Willekes, EDGE, Michigan State
The NFL Draft is a crapshoot, but this is when it really becomes nothing more than just throwing darts and hoping you get lucky. Kenny Willekes is nothing special as an athlete, but he managed to overcome his pedestrian physical gifts to put up impressive numbers during his time with Oregon. He never gives up on the play and clearly gives everything he has on every single play. He probably won’t be anything more than a depth player, but he can provide valuable insurance at a position of need.
5th Round (177th Overall) – Ke’Shawn Vaughn, RB, Vanderbilt
Damien Williams is a great fit in Kansas City’s offense when he’s on the field, but he has yet to put up consistent production over a full 16-game season. Ke’Shawn Vaughn doesn’t project as a pass-catcher, but he can handle some of the early-down work and compete with Daryl Williams and Darwin Thompson for one of the final spots on the roster. Andy Reid can make just about any running back productive in his system, which is why the team waits until the fifth round to address the position.
