{"id":86842,"date":"2020-04-26T13:36:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T17:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=86842"},"modified":"2021-03-20T13:03:23","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T17:03:23","slug":"kansas-city-chiefs-2020-nfl-draft-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/04\/26\/kansas-city-chiefs-2020-nfl-draft-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Chiefs 2020 NFL Draft Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Chiefs have officially settled on their 2020 NFL Draft class, as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/ReidAn20.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andy Reid<\/a><\/strong> and company successfully added some young talent to defend their long-awaited title. When all was said and done, the Chiefs finished the draft with the following six players:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First Round (32<sup>nd<\/sup> Overall): <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2020\/04\/18\/clyde-edwards-helaire-2020-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clyde Edwards-Helaire<\/a>, RB<\/li>\n<li>Second Round (63<sup>rd<\/sup> Overall): <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2020\/04\/02\/willie-gay-jr-2020-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Willie Gay Jr.<\/a>, RB<\/li>\n<li>Third Round (69<sup>th<\/sup> Overall): <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2020\/04\/18\/lucas-niang-2020-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Niang<\/a>, OT<\/li>\n<li>Fourth Round (138<sup>th<\/sup> Overall): L\u2019Jarius Sneed, S<\/li>\n<li>Fifth Round (177<sup>th<\/sup> Overall): Mike Danna: EDGE<\/li>\n<li>Seventh Round (238<sup>th<\/sup> Overall): Thakarius Keyes, CB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Kansas City Chiefs 2020 NFL Draft Grade<\/strong>: 8.3\/10<\/p>\n<h2>Kansas City Chiefs 2020 NFL Draft Review<\/h2>\n<h3>The Best Player: Willie Gay<\/h3>\n<p>Based on talent and on-field readiness, linebacker <strong>Willie Gay<\/strong> is the most valuable player the Chiefs added. The linebacker excels in coverage and getting after the quarterback as a blitzer. He\u2019s everything you want in a modern-day linebacker and immediately bolsters a position of need. He probably would have been off the board earlier\u2026but we\u2019ll get to that later.<\/p>\n<h3>The Head-Scratcher: Clyde Edwards-Helaire<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Clyde Edwards-Helaire<\/strong> is a talented running back, but taking him in the first round is hard to defend. This has nothing to do with his talent and everything to do with the relative unimportance of his position. Edwards-Helaire is a dangerous running back in space, but Andy Reid\u2019s scheme is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChiefsAnalytics\/status\/1164674029455859712?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">so good<\/a> that literally every running back produces at the same rate in the passing game. Edwards-Helaire is a good runner, but every rushing attempt he gets is a play where <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MahoPa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a><\/strong> isn\u2019t throwing the ball. If Edwards-Helaire eats into Mahomes\u2019 attempts, then this could indirectly end up making the offense worse.<\/p>\n<h3>The Surprise: Willie Gay<\/h3>\n<p>As previously mentioned, linebacker Willie Gay is a great talent that was made for the modern game. However, the Mississippi State product had several character concerns that caused his stock to fall throughout the pre-draft process. Gay had multiple suspensions throughout his collegiate tenure, and the source of said suspensions was never revealed to the public. The Chiefs have the resources to get to the bottom of Gay\u2019s suspension woes, and they obviously didn\u2019t think the issue was too big of a deal. Until further notice, we\u2019ll have to give the Chiefs the benefit of the doubt here.<\/p>\n<h3>The Steal: Lucas Niang<\/h3>\n<p>Most analysts had <strong>Lucas Niang<\/strong> going off the board in the second round, so getting him in the third is the value Kansas City got all day. In the short-term, Niang is going to start off as a swing tackle and provide valuable insurance for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SchwMi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mitchell Schwartz<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FishEr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Fisher<\/a><\/strong>. However, it\u2019s not crazy to imagine him taking over in 2021. Fisher carries a $14.7 million cap hit in 2021, but only $3.2 million in dead money.<\/p>\n<h3>Most Likely to Turn Heads During Training Camp: Clyde Edwards-Helaire<\/h3>\n<p>Just because I don\u2019t like the value of the Edward-Helaire selection doesn\u2019t mean he can\u2019t play. Quite the opposite, actually. The running back is one of the most gifted all-around backs in the class with the ability to run through the tackles and make plays in the open field. He\u2019s a perfect fit for the offense and should steal the show throughout training camp and into the regular season.<\/p>\n<h3>The Rest<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s anyone\u2019s guess as to whether or not the Chiefs use <strong>L\u2019Jarius Sneed<\/strong> as a safety or cornerback. However, what\u2019s not up for debate is his insane speed and ability to make plays all over the field. Sneed has good size, speed, and ball skills, but still needs to work on adding more strength to his game. He\u2019s a solid developmental prospect that could pay off in a year or two.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mike Danna<\/strong> is a high-motor player with solid strength that lacks the athleticism to be a true difference-maker at the NFL level. He\u2019ll need some time to develop on the practice squad before he\u2019s ready to be a regular contributor. Thakarius Keyes has the ideal build for the position, and his subpar speed won\u2019t be as big of an issue in Kansas City\u2019s zone-heavy approach. 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