Who are analysts selecting for Chiefs at pick No. 32

A roundup of all the latest first-round mock drafts for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Mock draft season is in full swing.

Analysts have sent plenty of different offensive players and defensive players to the Kansas City Chiefs in their mock draft projections. All the while, Brett Veach and his staff are still getting to know the prospects in the upcoming draft class.

They recently met with prospects at the NFL combine, and now they’re out visiting prospects at their college campuses for pro days. Have the decision-makers decided on what they will do with the last pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft?

Things can still change and needs can shift ahead of the draft. Free agency is on the horizon, with the legal tampering period opening in 10 days. Here’s a look at who analysts have sent to the Chiefs at pick No. 32 most recently:

Player & Position	School	From
A.J. Epenesa DL	Iowa	Luke Easterling – Draft Wire
Jaylon Johnson CB	Utah	Charles Goldman – Chiefs Wire
Jeff Gladney CB	TCU	Mark Schofield – Touchdown Wire
Kristian Fulton CB	LSU	Nate Davis – USA Today
Kristian Fulton CB	LSU	Josh Norris – Rotoworld
Jeff Gladney CB	TCU	Matt Miller – Bleacher Report
Kristian Fulton CB	LSU	Dan Kadar – SB Nation
Noah Igbinoghene CB	Auburn	Chris Trapasso – CBS Sports
AJ Terrell CB	Clemson	Eric Edholm – Yahoo Sports
Ross Blacklock DT	TCU	Daniel Jeremiah – NFL.com
Kenneth Murray LB	Oklahoma	Pete Prisco – CBS Sports
Jonathan Taylor RB	Wisconsin	Sam Farmer – LA Times
D’Andre Swift RB	Georgia	John Clayton – Washington Post
J.K. Dobbins RB	Ohio State	Consensus – nflmockdraftdatabase.com

A new consensus player, but not a consensus on position?

Last time around, cornerback Jeff Gladney out of TCU was the consensus choice for the Chiefs. Now we have a new consensus player in Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins. Frankly, I’m surprised about Dobbins given I was unable to find a mock draft published in the past week that sent him to the Chiefs.

On that same note, I’m confident that CB is the consensus position that analysts are sending to the Chiefs. Bashaud Breeland, Morris Claiborne and Kendall Fuller are leaving in free agency. The need is there and people are taking notice in their mock drafts. Not to mention, Brett Veach has attempted to add a cornerback via the draft in 2019. He also explored the trade market ahead of the 2020 deadline.

Don’t rule out adding a defensive lineman

Even though the Chiefs are expected to place the franchise tag on DT Chris Jones, we don’t exactly know how that will play out for Kansas City. He could refuse to play on the tag and force the Chiefs into a trade. That’d open up the possibility that the Chiefs could look to add to the defensive line early. They could look to add an interior penetrator like Ross Blacklock or they could look for a player to pair with Frank Clark on the edge, such as A.J. Epenesa.

Pre-Combine Final Mock Draft Roundup: Cowboys consensus defense at No. 17

The Dallas Cowboys are in need of some defensive players and that is what these NFL Mock Drafts have the Cowboys drafting come April.

NFL draft season is in full swing as February starts to wind up. The NFL Scouting Combine begins Monday, as quarterbacks, tight ends and wideouts have already gathered in Indianapolis, with the 2020 NFL Draft set to take place two months from now, April 23.

The question many are wondering is, who will the Dallas Cowboys draft 17th overall in the first round? In the final pre-combine days, the general consensus is that Dallas will look to add defensive talent. Which makes a lot of sense due to the fact the Cowboys have 18 contracts expiring from the defensive side of the ball, seven of whom are from the defensive line.

Here’s a look at a few of the more notable awardings for Mike Nolan’s unit.

ESPN.com | Mel Kiper Jr.

NFL.com | Draft Analyst Chad Reuter

17. Xavier McKinney – S

School: Alabama | Year: Junior

Dallas needs to find a playmaker at safety, as the team averaged just over one takeaway per game in 2019 to finish among the lower third of the league in that category.

The Draft Network | Benjamin Solak

17. Javon Kinlaw – IDL

School: South Carolina | Year: Senior

In what I imagine might be the most emphatic “If he’s here at [my team’s pick], I will [do something uncharacteristic, absurd and ebullient to thank the universe for its gracious boon],” Javon Kinlaw makes it to No. 17 and the Dallas Cowboys.

The last pass-rusher the Cowboys had at defensive tackle was Jason Hatcher, in 2013, with an absolutely shocking 11 sacks in a career that, to that point, had averaged less than three sacks a year. It’s been a bleak and barren wasteland since. While Kinlaw may not be the solution in 2020, he certainly is the best chance they’ve had a blue-chipper there in a while. I like the fact that Kinlaw will be starting from Day 1 too. I think the best thing for his development is experience.

CBS Sports | Pete Prisco

17. Xavier McKinney – S

School: Alabama | Year: Junior

They have to improve on the back end of their defense, and this is the kid to do it. He can play the pass, but he’s also a willing run player.

Draft Wire | Luke Easterling

17. Xavier McKinney – S

School: Alabama | Year: Junior

Sports Illustrated | Kevin Hanson

17. Grant Delpit – S

School: LSU | Year: Junior

Outside of Jeffrey Okudah, the Cowboys would have their choice of defensive backs in this mock draft scenario. The Cowboys were tied for the league low in passes intercepted (seven) last season and Delpit is a rangy playmaker with eight interceptions and 24 passes defended in his three seasons at LSU.

Bleacher Report | Kristopher Knox

17. Xavier McKinney – S

School: Alabama | Year: Junior

PFF | Michael Renner

TRADE!!

13. (VIA the Indianapolis Colts) Xavier McKinney – S

School: Alabama | Year: Junior

With a roster built to win now, Dallas goes up and gets an immediate impact player at safety. McKinney has the sort of all-around game that can do anything asked of him in Mike Nolan’s defense. He had grades over 79.0 in run defense, coverage and pass-rush each of the past two seasons.

WalterFootball.com | Walter Cherapisky

17. Grant Delpit – S

School: LSU | Year: Junior

The Cowboys tried to land Earl Thomas last offseason, but they haven’t been able to upgrade their hole at safety. Perhaps they’ll do that with this pick.

Grant Delpit is an exceptional talent who was once considered a top-10 lock, but has struggled a bit in 2019.

For those keeping score, McKinney was selected six times, Delpit twice and Kinlaw made his way out of the top 15 into the Cowboys arms just once.

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Who are analysts selecting for Chiefs at pick No. 32

A roundup of all the latest first-round mock drafts for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Mock draft season is upon us.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a unique task at hand. They’re picking at No. 32 as the result of winning the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. What will they do with the last pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft?

Many analysts have opinions on what Brett Veach can do in the draft to keep this team as a contender. Some believe it starts with building up the defense even more than they did in 2019. Others feel that they should surround Patrick Mahomes with every weapon possible.

A lot of things can still change about what the Chiefs need heading into the draft. There is still free agency on the horizon in just a few weeks. Here’s a look at who analysts have sent to the Chiefs most recently:

Player & Position	School	From
CB Trevon Diggs	Alabama	Luke Easterling – Draft Wire
DL Jordan Elliott	Missouri	Doug Farrar – Touchdown Wire
WR Brandon Aiyuk	Arizona State	Charles Goldman – Chiefs Wire
RB D’Andre Swift	Georgia	Chad Reuter – NFL.com
DL Marlon Davidson	Auburn	Pete Prisco – CBS Sports
CB CJ Henderson	Florida	Kyle Crabbs – The Draft Network
CB Trevon Diggs	Alabama	Jonah Tuls – The Draft Network
CB Trevon Diggs	Alabama	Jordan Reid – The Draft Network
CB Jeff Gladney	TCU	Ben Solak – The Draft Network
C Cesar Ruiz	Michigan	Mel Kiper Jr. – ESPN
LB Patrick Queen	LSU	Danny Kelly – The Ringer
DT Ross Blacklock	TCU	Chris Trapasso – CBS Sports
CB Bryce Hall	Virginia	Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz – USA Today
CB Jeff Gladney	TCU	Consenus – nflmockdraftdatabase.com

Is running back truly an option?

Early on in the mock draft season, the Kansas City Chiefs were almost guaranteed to land a running back in the first round. Guys like J.K. Dobbins, Jonathan Taylor and D’Andre Swift were a pick your poison trio that consistently found their way to Kansas City.

After the Super Bowl LIV win, analysts are realizing that RB might not be highest on the priority list. RB Damien Williams had a phenomenal postseason run and even had the final touchdown that clinched the Super Bowl victory. He was backed up by sixth-round rookie RB Darwin Thompson and those were the only two players active at the position.

If the Chiefs took one of those RBs in the first round, it’d be the first time they selected a player at that position in the first round since 2003, when they took Penn State RB Larry Johnson.

Consensus on position and player

In 2019, the consensus was that the Chiefs would select a cornerback. Even after they traded their first-round pick to acquire DE Frank Clark, folks thought they were sure to grab a CB at the top of the second round. Now that RB seems to be out of the equation, most people are looking at the Chiefs’ roster and saying, “They need a cornerback.”

Only one starter remains under contract at the CB position (Charvarius Ward) with Bashaud Breeland and Kendall Fuller set to become free agents. The need at the position is definitely there as the roster currently stands. Two names that have popped up often are Alabama CB Trevon Diggs and TCU CB Jeff Gladney. Right now, Gladney seems to be in the lead on nflmockdraftdatabase.com‘s consensus mock draft with 13% of all mock drafts sending him to the Chiefs at pick No. 32.

Lions mock draft roundup: Chase Young becoming a real possibility

Another week examining the most recent 2020 mock drafts and the same three prospects continue to be mocked to the Lions.

Another week examining the most recent 2020 mock drafts and while the majority of analysts are still connecting the Detroit Lions to Jeffrey Okudah, Derrick Brown, and Isaiah Simmons, a new name is showing up with more frequency — Chase Young.

Let’s take a closer look at what has changed this week.

EDGE Chase Young, OSU (6-5, 265)

Currently being mocked by Kyle Meinke (MLive) and Jeff Risdon (Lions Wire, Real GM), and Fansided Mock Draft Staff.

Meinke: “Nobody stands to benefit from a run on quarterbacks more than Detroit, which already has a franchise quarterback playing at a high level. Of course, it still lost 12 games last year because of a near-historically bad defense. There was no bigger reason for that than their pass rush, which was among the league’s worst. This defense won’t work without better performances up front, and Young just so happens to be the best pass rusher in this draft. Hell, he might be the best defensive prospect overall. As long as you have a quarterback in place, you don’t pass up the opportunity to lock in a playmaking pass rusher on a cost-controlled contract like this. Detroit won’t.”

CB Jeffrey Okudah, OSU (6-1, 200)

Currently being mocked by, Maurice Jones-Drew (NFL),

Eric Edholm (Yahoo), John McClain and Aaron Wilson (Houston Chronicle), Jon Ledyard (Pewter Report), Clint Lamb (Roll Tide Wire), Will Brinson (CBS Sports), Joe Tansey (Bleacher Report), Zach Buckley (BR), Kristopher Knox (BR), Draft Tek Staff, among others, that you can find at NFL Mock Database

Edholm: “In our previous mock, we had Auburn DT Derrick Brown at this spot. Our estimation is that the Lions have three options right now: trade down (for a Tua team), or stay put and take either Okudah or Brown. And depending on how far they move down, the Lions might be able to have their cake and eat it, too. But in this scenario, the Lions nab the best cover man in the draft. With Darius Slay’s future in Detroit unclear, it would make a lot of sense.”

Ledyard: “I’m not doing trades in this mock draft, but even if I was, the Lions might want to stay put. The long-armed and rangy Okudah is exceptionally talented and fills a huge need for Detroit opposite Darius Slay. Moving back even two spots could mean missing out on this young, talented cornerback.”

DT Derrick Brown, Auburn (6-5, 325)

Currently being mocked by RJ White (CBS Sports), Matthew Tabeek (Atlanta Falcons), Charlie Campbell (Walter Football), Eddie Brown (San Diego Union-Tribune), and Brad Weiss (NFL Mock Draft)

White: “The Lions can use help at a lot of positions, and could even consider going QB here. But Brown gets the edge over Jeff Okudah due to the completeness of his game, and the Lions are losing a lot of snaps at DT to free agency.”

LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson (6-3, 228)

Currently being mocked by A.J. Fagerlin (NFL Mocks)

Fagerlin: “Sure, the Lions could use another corner to pair with Darius Slay, but Simmons brings so much more to the table. Simmons fits extremely will in Patricia’s scheme as the extra safety/linebacker on the field in sort of a nickel role. He can play defensive end, MIKE linebacker, outside corner and everything in between. The versatility and proven production that Simmons offers are too much to pass up for a defensive head coach that is firmly on the hot seat heading into the season.”

Trades

Luke Easterling (Draft Wire): Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Miami Dolphins for picks No. 5 and No. 26 overall. The Lions selected Jeffrey Okudah, CB, OSU at five and Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, LSU at 26.

Dan Kadar (SB Nation): Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Miami Dolphins for picks No. 5 and No. 19 overall. The Lions selected Jeffrey Okudah, CB, OSU at five and K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU at 19.

Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports): Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Miami Dolphins for picks No. 5 and No. 39 overall. Then they trade pick No. 5 to the Indianapolis Colts for picks No. 13 and No. 34. The Lions selected K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU at 13 and enter Round 2 with picks 34, 35, and 39.

Chris Trapasso (CBS Sports): Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Miami Dolphins for picks No. 5 and undisclosed additional picks. The Lions selected Jeffrey Okudah, CB, OSU at pick No. 5.

Josh Edwards (CBS Sports): Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Miami Dolphins for picks No. 5 and undisclosed additional picks. The Lions selected Jeffrey Okudah, CB, OSU at pick No. 5.

Neal Driscoll (PFN): Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Miami Dolphins for picks No. 5 and No. 56 overall, as well as a 2021 2nd round pick. The Lions selected Jeffrey Okudah, CB, OSU at five and Julian Okwara, EDGE, Notre Dame at 56.

Ian Wharton (Sportsbook review): Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Miami Dolphins for picks No. 5 and “a second-rounder”. The Lions selected Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn at five.

Lions mock draft roundup: Is a Top-3 prospect pool emerging?

Another week examining the most recent 2020 mock drafts and the same three prospects continue to be mocked to the Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, Derrick Brown, and Isaiah Simmons.

Writers are beginning to incorporate trades into their mock drafts, which shakes things up a bit, but if the Lions stay at pick No. 3, the general consensus seems to be that they’ll grab one of the three players mentioned above.

Let’s take a closer look at what has changed this week.

CB Jeffrey Okudah, OSU (6-1, 200)

Currently being mocked by, USA Today’s Nate Davis, ESPN’s Todd McShay, NFL.com’s Chad Reuter, CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson, Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, Kristopher Knox, Scott Polacek, and Joe Tansey, Pro Football Network’s Nick Farabaugh, Fantasy Pros’ Bobby Sylvester, Baltimore Sun’s C.J. Doon, NJ.com’s Darryl Slater, Bleeding Green Nation’s Ben Natan, NFL Mocks’ Branden Peplowski, With the First Pick’s Nicholas Perlich, among others, that you can find at NFL Mock Database

Reuter: “Okudah’s speed, size and length offer a rare combination at the position. The Lions allowed a league-worst 284.4 pass yards a game in 2019 and tied for the fewest interceptions in the league (seven).”

Wilson: “Okudah’s effort vs. Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl last month was the closest thing we’ve seen to a shutdown corner during the ’19 season; he put the clamps on Tee Higgins and Justyn Ross for most of the night and solidified his place as the No. 1 cornerback in this draft class.”

Miller: “The Lions have several needs, most on defense, and could also look at auctioning off this selection to a team like the Miami Dolphins who want to trade up for a quarterback. In a mock draft without trade predictions, what makes the most sense is drafting a shutdown cornerback prospect who is solid on and off the field with excellent size (6’1″, 200 lbs), instincts, toughness and character.”

DT Derrick Brown, Auburn (6-5, 325)

Currently being mocked by Detroit News’ Justin Rogers, SB Nation’s Dan Kadar, and Cover 1’s Russell Brown

Rogers: “Ideally, the Lions are able to trade down from this spot, pick up some extra draft equity and still get one of the top defenders on their board. Staying put, the polished and productive interior lineman fills one of Detroit’s biggest needs, which only becomes more glaring if “Snacks” Harrison retires.”

Kadar: “For as easy as it is to predict Young to Washington, it’s still difficult to get a grasp on what the Lions could do with the third overall pick. This could be a spot for a trade up if Miami gets anxious about missing out on Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The Lions could also go a few different directions if they make the pick. This week, it’s Brown, the brutish defensive lineman who pushes blockers around with ease.”

Brown: “Truly, the Lions should trade back regardless of what offer presents itself. By the time we get to April, defensive tackle could be their biggest need. Brown is the most disruptive interior defensive lineman in this class and he’d be a perfect fit in Patricia’s multiple front defense.”

LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson (6-3, 228)

Currently being mocked by CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards, Cover 1’s Christian Page, NFL Draft Lounge’s Eric Kirschbaum, and Blogging the Boys’ David Howman

Edwards: “Detroit is an interesting team early in the draft. They could trade the pick to a team looking to trade up for a quarterback or could take the best player on their board. Simmons is a defensive chess piece that will elevate everyone’s play.

Page: “Simmons would be an ideal candidate to play matchup-specific coverage similar to how Matt Patricia used Patrick Chung in New England, among others.”

Trades

Draft Wire’s Luke Easterling: Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Miami Dolphins for picks No. 5 and No. 26 overall. The Lions selected Jeffrey Okudah, CB, OSU at five and Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State at 26.

PFF’s Mike Renner: Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Miami Dolphins for picks No. 5 and No. 26 overall. The Lions selected Jeffrey Okudah, CB, OSU at five and Utah State’s Jordan Love at 26.

With the First Pick’s Randy Gurzi: Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Miami Dolphins for picks No. 5 and No. 26 overall. The Lions selected Isaiah Simmons, S/LB, Clemson at five and K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU at 26.

Mockout’s Micky McKeon: Lions trade pick No. 3 to the Las Vegas Raiders for picks No. 12 and 19 in the first round. Lions grab K’Lavon Chaisson, JACK, LSU at 12 and Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU at 19.

NFC West roundup: 49ers and Rams lose, Cardinals win in Week 15

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams lost their games in Week 15, and the Arizona Cardinals throttled the Cleveland Browns.

Week 15 was a great one for the Seattle Seahawks (11-3). They won their game against the Carolina Panthers (5-9) while the San Francisco 49ers (11-3) and Los Angeles Rams (8-6) lost their respective contests. The Arizona Cardinals (4-9-1) won their game, but they are already eliminated from postseason contention. Here are more in-depth summaries of how Seattle’s rivals did in Week 15.

Atlanta Falcons 29 – San Francisco 49ers 22

The 49ers suffered a stunning upset defeat at home against the Falcons on a last-second touchdown to Julio Jones. San Francisco started slow and it came back to bite the 49ers in the end. With the exception of tight end George Kittle, who finished with 13 catches for 134 yards, their receivers struggled to get open, combining for four receptions for 49 yards. Kittle himself had a costly fumble on a third-down catch on a screen pass that could have netted the 49ers a first down if he did not lose the ball before reaching the marker. Kittle recovered the ball and touched out of bounds one yard short of the sticks. San Francisco settled for a field goal to take a 22-17 lead, giving Atlanta the ball with 1:48 left.

The Falcons made their way down the field and Matt Ryan threw the aforementioned TD to Jones with two seconds left. The 49ers were missing several key pieces in their secondary in Richard Sherman, K’Waun Williams and Jaquiski Tartt, and it showed. Jones had a field day matching Kittle’s production but adding two TDs to his box score. Atlanta also scored a touchdown on San Francisco’s desperate final play, making the final score 29-22. The 49ers still control their own destiny, but the Seahawks take the NFC West lead for now.

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NFC West roundup: 49ers rout Packers, Ravens rout Rams in Week 12

The San Francisco 49ers throttled the Green Bay Packers by a score of 37-8, while the Los Angeles Rams got destroyed by the Ravens 45-6.

This past week, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to improve to 9-2, while the Arizona Cardinals (3-7-1) had their bye. The San Francisco 49ers (10-1) had a massive win over the Green Bay Packers (8-3) on “Sunday Night Football” to assert their dominance in the NFC, while the Rams (6-5) continued to flounder against the Ravens (9-2) in a gruesome blowout on Monday night.

The only negative aspect of Week 12 for the Seahawks was the 49ers’ victory and the fact that they keep standing in Seattle’s way of the NFC West crown. Here is a more specific look at how the Seahawks’ two active division rivals performed in Week 12.

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