KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the first time in 50 seasons, the Chiefs are in a unique position - the rest of the league is looking up at them. Countless teams are wondering how to slow down the homegrown quarterback the Chiefs selected just three seasons earlier.
Kansas City doesn't need to find a player to get over the hump. They are the hump.
Kansas City can select a player at almost any position other than quarterback, kicker and punter. And it would make complete sense. The Chiefs built a Super Bowl-caliber roster with many of the pieces remaining intact. Now is the chance to widen the gap with impactful selections.
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Here is the 2020 Chiefs mock draft:
1st Round (32 overall) - CB Jaylon Johnson, Utah
Unless the Chiefs move Chris Jones on Thursday, I anticipate the team trading out of the first round. Johnson is an aggressive corner with an athletic ability rivaling the top prospects. He sees combination routes well. Johnson is a physical tackler despite playing most of 2019 with a torn right labrum. He had surgery on the shoulder on March 4 after the NFL Combine. Johnson has a forceful press that he alters throughout a game to keep the receiver guessing on his release. He shows a high football IQ in off and soft coverage as well as zone.
2nd Round (63rd overall)- S Antoine Winfield Jr, Minnesota
Winfield is a ball hawk. He tracks the ball very well. The former Gopher has really good versatility to line up all over the field. He is capable of playing single high, two deep and down in the box without missing a beat. He would allow the Chiefs to continue utilizing Tyrann Mathieu, Daniel Sorensen and Juan Thornhill in positions of strength that would routinely confuse offenses. Winfield has good adjustments on his pursuit angles and properly breaks down on his tackles.
3rd Round (96th overall) - LB Logan Wilson, Wyoming
Wilson is a blend of throwback football combined with the new era of athleticism. He understands leverage really well. Wilson may not be elite athletically but reads and reacts exceptionally well. He understands angles and how to adjust very quickly to reach the ball carrier. Wilson keeps blockers from maintaining their hand position and quickly counters. He baits the quarterback into picks with his instincts and ability to quickly close the window on the throws. Wilson is a physical blitzer and solid in coverage.
4th Round (138th overall) WR Devin Duvernay, Texas
Duvernay is a quick twitch slot receiver. He is a more explosive and refined version of Albert Wilson. Duvernay does a good job of emphasizing his head and shoulder fakes. He has a particular set of skills that allow him to rapidly accelerate after coming to a stop. Duvernay tracks the football well. He is very explosive off a clean release and wins the first 10 yards.
5th Round (177th overall) C Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin
Biadasz would provide the Chiefs an interior offensive lineman that finishes blocks. His strong grip locks in on defenders and doesn't let go. Biadasz is a road grader with athletic ability. He knocks defenders off the ball and will bury them in the dirt then look for someone else to hit. He has a great drive block and good reach blocks. The former Badger shines on combination blocks.
The Chiefs are in a position to truly take the best player on the board. Many general managers use that phrase but few have the time to construct a roster to their full vision before the clock hits zero. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach on the other hand is coming off a Super Bowl win and a roster that lacks glaring weaknesses. Let the draft legion of conference call zoom begin.
