KC Chiefs Mock Draft 1.0: KC Star Projects All NFL Choices

Go ahead and take out your jokes early.

Yes, I did my first simulated version of the chefs on April Fool's Day. Of course, it's a joke, because let's be honest, faux-projects are usually so. Do we really know what a given team will do on the day of the repechage? No, except for the Cardinals of Arizona taking Kyler Murray No. 1, no.

And the biggest joke of all? That was done about 70 percent Monday afternoon when chiefs traded security Eric Murray in Cleveland against Emmanuel Ogbah. Hilarious moment, really.

Now that the frenzy of free agencies has calmed down a bit (this part was written before the trade), we have a clearer idea of ​​what leaders need to do exactly when the NFL's April 25th day ( Draft Draft Day) will run.

To simulate this, I used the On the Clock simulator on FanSpeak.com, working with the big On The Clock composite board and the needs of the Steve FanSpeak team. Because it's my first model, I've also set the difficulty level on "classic". Maybe someday we'll go to "hard", but it seemed useless this time around.

As far as I know, I have not been able to do any work on this model, so let me tell you this now: I do not think the Chiefs will make a selection at number 29. I'm not going to do that. Really expect Brett Veach, General Manager, to make some efforts to negotiate and catch a guy in the middle of the first round. With this reflection, I will put an asterisk in my first choice, explaining in more detail why I think the Chiefs will end up with someone else than Taylor Rapp, of the Washington Huskies' product, with their first round choice.

The Chiefs have responded to some major free competition needs by adding players such as Safety Tyrann and cornerback Bashaud Breeland, but much remains to be done in the project.

Let's start.

Round 1, Option 29: S Taylor Rapp, Washington *

As I mentioned above, I do not think leaders end up picking this issue late in the project.

Even with the addition of Ogbah, they need an elite backup, and it's a good draft. To have one, however, they will have to exchange. I would like to see them working for something as a mid-term choice to get Clelin Ferrell or maybe Montez Sweat. I was not really impressed by Jachai Polite (Florida) at the NFL Combine, and I would not want to take any chances with him.

The combination of Polite was not only excellent, but her professional day was even worse. He ran a 40-yard sprint of 5.04 seconds, among other disturbing measurables. But enough about a guy I did not choose for the chefs.

If the chefs really choose at 29, I would choose a DB. Rapp, 5-11¾ and 208 pounds, was the fastest safety in the short shuttle exercise, at 3.99 seconds, and he ranked among the best at his position in the US. Exercise three cones and shuttle 60 yards.

Of course, the Chiefs have already acquired Mathieu freelance, but the addition of Rapp would allow them to reduce Daniel Sorensen and create a sufficient number of ceilings: $ 2.7 million before June 1 and $ 3.7 million dollars after June 1st. Cut.

Tour 2, choice 29, 61 in total: CB Joejuan Williams, Vanderbilt

Williams has left the biggest impression among the players of the combine.

Not only is he physically impressive at 6-4, 211 pounds, but he is also exactly the kind of owner that owners Clark Hunt and Veach are trying to incorporate into the organization. During his interview with the media, Williams spoke of his desire to work with the community and to be a positive presence and role model wherever he lands.

It must be exactly what Chiefs of Chiefs want to hear. Williams was a notable player at Vanderbilt, where he recorded 61 tackles for his junior season, four interceptions and 14 punt locks.

Round 2, selections 31 and 63 overall: TE Jace Sternberger, Texas A & M

When I made that choice, Sternberger and running back David Montgomery were available.

It was a draw between the two, but I decided to leave with Sternberger. I think the Chiefs need to fill the void created by Demetrius Harris signing with John Dorsey in Cleveland.

With the recent signing of offensive midfielder Carlos Hyde by the Chiefs, their battlefield is not as urgent as it is at the bottom. Sternberger is an interesting prospect insofar as he began his career in Kansas before going to college and eventually reaching Texas A & M.

In the Aggies, he showed an ability to block and receive. But at 6-4 and 251 pounds, he's a little under-sized to make a pile of blocking in the NFL. Instead of being a complement to Chiefs Chief Travis Kelce, he could be prepared to be the next receiver behind Kelce. Thanks to his ball skills and road racing ability, Sternberger can function as a strong receiver, like Kelce.

Round 3, Pick 28, Total 92: RB David Montgomery, State of Iowa

Surprise! Montgomery was still available in this model late in the third round, so he felt only responsible for getting it back.

Chiefs have responded to a need with Hyde's signature, but I think Montgomery would bring good depth to the group. He is a sustainable workaholic who has the gift of running without contact. He is also strong in pass protection.

In addition, his name is neither Damien nor Williams, although his first name D can still cause confusion in a group that already has Damien and Darrel Williams.

Round 5, Election 29, 167 Overall: WR Penny Hart, Georgia State

A month ago, I probably would not have included a wide receiver like Hart in my dummy draft.

But with the uncertain future of Tyreek Hill as its situation is reflected in the court system, chiefs could be forced to set up a safety net at the receiver level. Hart could do the business. Nobody is Hill, but Hart is a fast similarity.

The Georgia State product weighing between 5 and 8 pounds and 180 pounds was impressive at the Senior Bowl because it showed its speed and ability to run vertically. It also has a versatility that could be appealing to chefs. He had 203 receptions, 13 rushing attempts, 17 punt returns and 15 punt returns during his university career.

Round 6, Pick 28, 201 in total: LB Joe Giles-Harris, Duke

Back to the defense!

The Chiefs spent their off-season reorganizing the defense according to the specifications of the new coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

Giles-Harris, 6-2, is a typical linebacker with 4 or 3 pickups, making it a good choice for Spagnuolo's defense. It would give a deep boost to this position behind the future starter Reggie Ragland. It is a good compromise between intelligence and physics, recording 313 attacks in three seasons with 8.5 bags in career. Giles-Harris would also have met the leaders after the day of Duke's Pro Day.

Round 6, choice of 41, 214 in total: DL Daniel Wise, Kansas

No more defense!

Wise was one of Kansas' most outstanding defensemen and was a valuable asset as a late pick. Wise would bring more depth to the group, and the new D-line coach, Brendan Daly, knows the Wise family well, having coached Daniel's older brother, Deatrich, with the Patriots. The chefs also attended Wise's Pro Day at Lawrence.

Tower 7, Choice 2, 216 in all: LB Sione Takitaki, BYU

First of all, Takitaki, at 6-2 and 230 pounds, is obviously the best name in the project, so he gets bonus points for that alone.

Takitaki ended his career at BYU with 237 tackles and 14.5 sacks with 13 hits. He played 13 games in his senior season, spending time in the back and in the middle, and played 118 tackles that year.

He is another good versatile and deep player to add to the linebacker group and strengthen those positions.