Sac's 2017 Chief's Mock Draft

[Saccopoo]

While I've been heartened by the offense's desire to effectively get Conley and Hill involved, the lack of depth on the defense is nothing if not glaring, especially at the LB and CB positions. It appears that the Chiefs should have four compensatory draft picks for losing Sean Smith, Chase Daniel, Tyvon Branch and Don Stephenson. 3, 4, 6, 6 round picks for those players have been forecasted based on salary. They do lose their regular 6th round pick because of the Maclin tampering decision by the NFL.

Unlike previous years, compensatory picks for the 2017 draft can be traded, but until that happens, I'll stick with the picks as they should be in this mock.

As such, here my mock:

1. Christian McCaffery, RB, Stanford: 6'2", 205 lb.

I don't want to hear the "we already have DeAnthony Thomas and Albert Wilson bullshit. Neither are factors in the offense or special teams. Thomas is a pipe dream and they still keep trying to put him on the field. Wilson continues to alligator arm every pass thrown in his direction.

They (Reid/Dorsey) obviously want this type of guy on the field, but as of right now, Tyreek Hill is the only one working out and he's not a true RB. McCaffery is and has operated out of Stanford's pro style offense.

And there can be no argument. He was, without question, the best college football player in 2015. The guy is an impact on the game and can literally bust open a game any time the ball is in his hands. Can just flat out play football versus just being an exciting gadget player. And with Charles future in serious question, the Chiefs do not have the explosion that Charles provided on the offensive side of the ball.

The only other guy I would consider here would be USC's CB Adoree Jackson, for the same reasons - can play multiple positions on the field, is successful doing all of them and does play a position that is needed on the Chiefs - a solid cover corner opposite Peters, but I'm not sure that Jackson fits the Dorsey matrix for that specific position, so, as such, the pick is McCaffery.






2. Lowell Lotulelei, DT; Utah: 6'3", 310 lb.

- The best true NT in this draft. Lotulelei is near impossible to move off his spot and demands a double team. Strong like reerun bull and when his hands are on the ball carrier it's over. As the NFL shifts back to a more run oriented look, a DT/NT that is effective against the run is a necessity and this is where Lotulelei excels. He won't fit the Dorsey matrix such as Chris Jones does, but there is nobody better at taking on and controlling the gap on the defensive front in this draft than Lowell and with Poe's back a forseeable question mark, the position has to be addressed.






3. Chidobe Awuzie, CB; Colorado; 6'0", 190 lb.

- Very good in man coverage and is very effective against the run in addition to being an absolute beast making impact plays behind the line of scrimmage. Go watch the CU-CSU game and the CU Utah gamesfrom this season. Awuzie is a legit NFL level player. When a guy can take over a game from the CB spot, that dude can flat out play football and Awuzie can. Reminds me of current Minnesota Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes. Can be a shut down coverage corner, can play the press extremely well and is just absolutely fierce when he gets to the ball. I think he'd be balls in a Sutton defense.






3. Cooper Kupp, WR; Eastern Washington; 6'2", 210 lb.

- You most likely have never heard of this guy, but he's the best true receiver in the 2017 Draft. Single handedly destroyed Oregon in their 2016 matchup. Thickly muscled, with hands like glue. Never stops working to be the best player on the field. Father and grandfather both played in the NFL. Always extends for the catch, uses his hands away from the body with great control. Very good running after the catch. Great routes. Student of the game. IMO - this is the prototype receiver for Reid's offensive system.







4. Hunter Dimnick, DE; Utah: 6'3", 272 lb.

- One of if not the best pass rusher in college football in 2016. Also one of the strongest players in college football (bench presses 450 lb., and has the Utah school record of 43 reps at 225 lb. Tireless, plays to the whistle and is too much for most OTs. Has been double and tripled teamed all season and still leads the PAC 12 and nation in solo sacks with 14 in 2016. School record holder in sacks, TFL, tfl yardage. You watch Dimnick and you see Tamba Hali at the same stage. Fierce, sttrong, relentless and has an excellent first step. Uses numerous pass rush moves. Dimnick is ready to play in the NFL right now.





4. Kai Nacua, S; BYU; 6'2", 210 lb.

- Perhaps the best ball hawk in the entire 2017 Draft as he is currently tied for the lead in interceptions in the FBS division. School record holder for ints. Plays tough as nails and has superb field awareness. Finalist for the 2016 Jim Thorpe award. Also lettered in Volleyball and basketball. Guy is an athlete. The Cougars best player and is a game changer.







5. Jon "Flounder" Heck, OT; North Carolina: 6'6", 300 lb.

- Legacy! Son of current KC Chiefs OL coach Andy Heck. Reliable and experienced - 42 career starts (and going) at right tackle for the Tarheels. Good in pass protection along with run blocking.





6. Greg Pyke, OG; Georgia, 6'6", 326 lb.

- Former HS lacrosse star that overgrew that sport. Has played at RG and RT and fits the Chiefs profile for the offensive line. Massive, but athletic with quick feet and good power. Had an apendecomy this past summer so has had a slow start to the 2016 season. Has an enormous ceiling.

watching tape of Pyke absolutely made my day! In fairness, I don't live the most exciting life anymore, but when I see a guard mash his opponents with pure power, good footwork and timing on combination blocks -- that makes me happy. Pyke uses quick, choppy steps to get himself in position and then plays with a strong base to lock defenders out. And he loves to scrap on every snap.

7. Azeem Victor, ILB; Washington: 6'3", 240 lb.

- If not for a broken leg suffered against USC Victor should be an easy 3 rd round selection. (Maybe even 2 nd round). He's a difference maker on the field for the Huskies and has a great feel for the game. Excellent in coverage, plays the run strong, and has good field awareness. He's going to need time to rehab the leg, but this is an easy use of a late round pick. Fits the Dorsey metrics for the position and if he fully rehabs this is a total steal.

[Dave Lane]

Originally Posted by Dagnabit

CB's and Fatties; Sacc has come home!

And don't forget a raft of Utah players.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

And don't forget a raft of Utah players.

Got's to have them Utes.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Tim Patrick was a mother****er for us to cover this weekend. I'm good with a late round flyer on him. He finds a way to get open. Repeatedly.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

That be one hell of a nice draft. We need that DE in a bad way. And we need to hit a home run right there.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Tim Patrick was a mother****er for us to cover this weekend. I'm good with a late round flyer on him. He finds a way to get open. Repeatedly.

Perhaps the best receiver no one has heard about. He absolutely worked USC's Adoree Jackson earlier this season. Patrick is a real beast, and as you said, he gets open regardless of route or coverage. Insanely good, strong hands.

[Saccopoo]

Newly updated.

[GloucesterChief]

Kizer is not a first round talent at QB. Maybe 3rd to 4th.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by GloucesterChief

Kizer is not a first round talent at QB. Maybe 3rd to 4th.

He'll be a little overvalued due to the position, but a lot of guys have him as the first QB off the board right now. I think he lasts a bit more than that, but I doubt he goes anywhere past the second round. He's prototype in terms of size and athletics and has played in a pro style set at Notre Dame. He'll be in demand come draft day.

[BryanBusby]

Kizer would be a great fit, but someone is gonna be dire and take him in the top 10.

San Francisco will be desperate.

[The Franchise]

[Saccopoo]

Awuzie was an absolute beast against Utah on Saturday. Some of the best play I've recently seen from a college CB. (Last time I recall saying "that CB is just kicking ass" was watching Marcus Peters at Washington. Chidobe is a freak. Dude can flat out play football. Might have moved into Day One or Two in the draft at this point. Plays the ball in both pass and run like a machine.

[Mecca]

Adoree Jackson is a first round pick..I'd love him on the Chiefs but he'd have to be their first pick.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Adoree Jackson is a first round pick..I'd love him on the Chiefs but he'd have to be their first pick.

That's not a QB. Try again, please.

How ya' been?

[DaKCMan AP]

I like the target positions. I caution against Alex Anzalone, however, because I just don't know that his body can hold up for the NFL. The guy is always injured.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I like the target positions. I caution against Alex Anzalone, however, because I just don't know that his body can hold up for the NFL. The guy is always injured.

I like him and his game a lot, but you are correct. He's out again with a broken arm suffered against Arkansas.

You would think that the run of horrible luck that he's had from an injury perspective would have to stop and he really is a very nice linebacker prospect, but a team would have to do their due diligence.

I think he's a stud when he's on the field though. But he's got to be on the field.

Going to have to do a major editing on this. Victor suffered a broken leg against USC, Anzalone a broken arm, Kizer isn't going to last to the Chiefs pick, etc.