Round 5: North Carolina OT Charlie Heck
This pick would be a display of nepotism as Heck is the son of Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Heck.
The younger Heck has started nearly 23 games at right tackle and 12 games at left tackle over the past three seasons at UNC. While he has excellent size at 6-8 and 311 pounds, he struggles at time with his pad level. When you’re that big it’s difficult to defend against the speedier and bendier edge rushers.
At the same time, Heck excels at playing physical football. He matches up very well against power rushers and he does a good job putting smaller defenders on the ground in the run game and on twists.
“I’ve been around football my whole life,” Heck told Chiefs Wire at the combine. “You know what to expect. You know what it’s like. I think I’m really sound on my technique and my assignment inside and out every time.”
Heck did have a brief informal meeting with his dad at the combine.
“I’m going to be happy wherever I end up,” Heck said on the prospect of ending up with the Chiefs. “But there would be something special about playing for my dad at some point down the road.”