Round 2, Pick 63 – LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Another position that the Chiefs have done a ton of work on at the combine is the running back group. The only running back under contract in Kansas City beyond the 2020 season is soon-to-be second-year player Darwin Thompson. They need to add another player at this spot and go cheap here for the next four seasons.
Edwards-Helaire was a breakout star for the LSU during their National Championship-winning season. He rushed for over 1,400 yards and 16 scores for the Tigers. That’s after serving as a complementary back in 2018, with Nick Brossette taking the majority of the carries. He’s proven to be a very well-rounded running back, showcasing the ability to grind out the tough yards, as well as catch the ball and block in pass protection.
Apart from his 40-yard dash time, Edwards-Helaire had a great combine performance. His vertical jump and broad jump both showed that he’s more explosive than his straight-line speed lets on. Frankly, it’s not a bad thing that he ran slow, because if Edward-Helaire ran a 4.4 40-yard dash he probably wouldn’t get out of the first round.
Grabbing Edwards-Helaire wouldn’t be a reach at this point of the draft, because you won’t get a chance to draft him in the next round if you’re the Chiefs unless you’re content on moving up.