The 2021 NFL Draft is just over a week away, and the Kansas City Chiefs need to get the most out of this young crop. After making three years of fantastic success, the Chiefs now need to build a contender on a budget. This is the final year before the Patrick Mahomes contract really kicks in, meaning that the organization will need to build through the draft to remain competitive. Without further ado, let\u2019s take a dive into this Chiefs mock draft and see what Kansas City could do with their picks.<\/p>\n
Note: This Chiefs mock draft was performed using The Draft Network\u2019s Mock Draft Machine<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Greg Newsome II NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The Kansas City Chiefs have a solid defense, but they could use more help at cornerback. Talent and need combine in this scenario, as Kansas City lands one of the better cornerbacks in a loaded class. Greg Newsome has the build you love to see from the position and has a long history of successful play in press and zone. He tracks the ball when and should be an immediate starter for this defense.<\/p>\n [pickup_prop id=”6381″]<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t the first time that Quinn Meinerz has made his way<\/a> onto a Chiefs mock draft. I acknowledge some risk due to the fact that he went up against some pretty weak competition at Wisconsin-Whitewater. However, he absolutely dominated that competition, and he reportedly had a great week of competition during the Senior Bowl. He could be as good as just about any interior lineman in this (admittedly weak) class, which makes him well worth the risk in the back of the second round.<\/p>\n Tylan Wallace NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The Kansas City Chiefs offense is all about speed and destroying defenses with the deep ball. Tylan Wallace is no Tyreek Hill, but the Oklahoma State product is a devastating deep threat with the jets required to turn every touch into a big play. He\u2019s not the type of player that can do anything and everything, but he\u2019s a perfect fit for this offense and could even start right out of the gate.<\/p>\n Tedarrell Slaton is a very raw prospect, but he has the potential to easily outplay this draft position. The 6\u2019-4\u201d, 330-pound defensive tackle is already capable of collapsing the pocket on passing downs, which is arguably the most important trait for an interior lineman. While he currently struggles against the run, he has the build and strength to be a space-eating force along the interior. He\u2019ll need some time, but he could turn into a solid starter in a year or two.<\/p>\n The Kansas City Chiefs need some help at tackle, but the board just hasn\u2019t allowed a pick at the position before now. Brenden Jaimes has experience at both left and right tackle, and should be able to fill in should injury strike one of the starters. He\u2019s better as a pass blocker than a run blocker, which is good news for Kansas City\u2019s pass-heavy attack. While he\u2019s nobody\u2019s idea of a perfect starter, he should be a fine backup and emergency option.<\/p>\n Travis Kelce is arguably the best tight end in football, but Kansas City doesn\u2019t have much behind him. Tre\u2019 McKitty is an interesting prospect, as his receiving numbers took a massive dive. However, he used his final year of eligibility to improve his work as a blocker. He obviously isn\u2019t the second-coming of Kelce, but he offers some upside in the passing game and proved that he\u2019s not an active liability as a blocker.<\/p>\n Another cornerback goes off the board, as the Chiefs grab a very physical cornerback in this mock draft. Deommodore Lenoir might not be the biggest cornerback in the draft, but he\u2019s not afraid to get in a receiver’s face and knock them off their route. While this aggressive style of play can lead to flags, he has the potential to be a solid depth option, and his physicality should translate to special teams.<\/p>\n Malcom Koonce put up some great numbers at the college level, but there are some worries that his skills won\u2019t translate to the NFL level. However, at this point in the NFL Draft, you\u2019re not expecting to get a starter, so you might as well aim for upside. Koonce has the motor and handwork necessary to succeed, but he needs to get a lot stronger. This will be the ultimate challenge for Kansas City\u2019s strength and conditioning team, as he could be a good role player if he gets NFL strength.<\/p>\n Main photo:Kansas City Chiefs Seven Round Mock Draft<\/h2>\n
First Round (31st<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Greg Newsome II \u2013 CB<\/h4>\n
Second Round (63rd<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Quinn Meinerz, IOL<\/h4>\n
Third Round (94th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Tylan Wallace, WR<\/h4>\n
Fourth Round (136th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Tedarrell Slaton, IDL<\/h4>\n
Fourth Round (144th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Brenden Jaimes, OT<\/h4>\n
Fifth Round (175th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Tre\u2019 McKitty, TE<\/h4>\n
Fifth Round (181st<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Deommodore Lenoir, CB<\/h4>\n
Sixth Round (207th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Malcom Koonce, EDGE<\/h4>\n
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