2022 Superior Yetis Draft
I had the following draft pick transactions:
- Did not have Tyreek Hill on my roster so I cannot trade to gain those picks.
- Rejected the Orlando Brown, Jr. trade last year so I retain pick 5-173.
- Accepted the Mike Huges trade so I gain 7-233 and lose my 6th.
- Accepted the Yasir Durant trade so I gain 7-243.
This leaves me with selections 1-30, 2-62, 3-94, 3-103 (Poles Comp), 4-135, 5-173, 7-233 (MIN), 7-243 (NE), 7-251, 7-259 (Comp).
I am not making any in-draft transactions and make the following selections (click name to view highlight video):
1-30 | George Karlaftis, ER, Purdue (6’4” 266, 1-30 KC)
After being strong at edge for years, I find myself left with Matt Judon and little else. Karlaftis was one of my favorites in this class and the fact he went to KC in this spot makes it even easier to make this selection. Karlafits brings incredible drive and relentlessness to the front and wins with power, which I’m quite high on (and has produced really good results for me). With Judon already in my mix, Karlaftis is the perfect Maxx Crosby-like compliment on the other side.
2-62 | Bernhard Raimann, OT, Central Michigan (6’6” 307, 3-77 IND)
The tackle spot last year was a glaring weakness when Teven Jenkins went down early on, and Wylie didn’t secure the starting spot at right tackle until midway through the season. I have to address the position. I really wish it didn't look like Chicago is going to move Teven Jenkins to the right side because I'd run to the podium for Abraham Lucas. That said, Jenkins at RT could be excellent but now I'm left with pretty limited options for a LT and I'm just not willing to give up my 1, 2, 3, and 5 to go up for Penning. This pick comes down to Nicholas Petit-Frere and Bernhard Raimann, both of which look like solid developmental left tackles. The question for me to answer is who I think has the best chance of playing right away and for me that's Raimann who has outstanding athleticism and better strength.
3-94 | Leo Chenal, LB, Wisconsin (6’3” 250, 3-103 KC)
I’m still quite appalled that Kansas City took Chenal who I had on my shortlist for this particular exercise since day one. Chenal is all sorts of nasty, will shut down the run, and can blitz from the strong side with incredible effectiveness. I’m thrilled to add him to my corps that includes two good, rangier linebackers in Logan Wilson and Cole Holcomb. My unit is set with young, athletic guys that each add their own stamp to the game.
3-103 | Cade Otton, TE, Washington (6’5” 247, 4-106 TB)
I’m a bit more concerned over depth at tight end than the Chiefs are if something were to happen to Kelce so I’m going to go out and get me a solid backup that may just make this team even more dynamic. Otton is a technically sound route runner with solid speed and really good hands. I think he’s going to end up being a quality starter in this league for quite some time.
4-135 | Tyler Allgeier, RB, Brigham Young (5’11” 224, 5-151 ATL)
I really thought about hedging my bets at right tackle here and adding Darian Kinnard but I’d be remiss if I didn’t say I’m not 100% confident in Kinnard’s ability to translate outside even though I love him as a prospect. Meanwhile, I really could use another badass RB to compliment Aaron Jones after Chris Carson went down last year (and his future doesn’t look good). I’d like more stability than just a one-year contract to Ronald Jones. Allgeier is a punishing runner with plenty of lateral agility, good vision, and enough speed to make you pay. I really like this kid and he’s one of the few I had my eyes on on day three.
5-173 | Christian Benford, CB, Villanova (6’1” 208, 6-185 BUF)
I could use CB depth but I don’t have the fundamental needs the real Chiefs do given I’ve addressed the position the last couple years with Paulson Adebo (stud) and Byron Murphy to go with Sneed and Baker. I’m taking my shot on Benford who led the FCS in pass breakups last season and totalled 137 tackles, 47 passes defensed, and 14 interceptions in 36 career games. He has plus height and speed and should have a solid shot to make the roster.
7-233 | Rasheed Walker, OT, Penn State (6’6” 313, 7-249 GB)
And so begins the handful of late picks that probably never amount to anything but I’ve gotta throw the darts. I like Walker’s ability as a pass blocker. He might take a year or two to really turn into a quality player but he has some really good tools to start with. He has enough athleticism he could end up a left or right tackle and enough power, if it can be channeled correctly in the run game, to be a guard. This is a developmental pick that I may let marinate and see what I get.
7-243 | Jeffrey Gunter, ER, Coastal Carolina (6’4” 258, 7-252 CIN)
Look, this is a 100% shot in the dark on a guy I don’t think makes a 53-man roster this year but he’s got some really good athleticism to work with. If he can learn any kind of technique and how to convert speed to power effectively, he could work his way into a rotation. I’m going to take a chance he develops more quickly than not, and given I have a couple of turds already on my roster I might just give him that shot.
7-251 | Justyn Ross, WR, Clemson (6'4" 205, UDFA KC)
I've been a huge fan of what Ross brings to the table throughout the draft process. His concerns over his spinal condition and foot were daunting, despite a 1st or 2nd round skillset. Ross reminds me a ton of AJ Green when he's healthy, and he certainly could be a big surprise. For me, I'm banking on his health and return to his form as a Freshman in the ACC where he dominated on a roster that also included Tee Higgins and Hunter Renfrow.
7-259 | Nazeeh Johnson, FS, Marshall (5’10” 199, 7-259 KC)
The last thing I need is a safety but I’ve been enamored with Johnson all offseason and I’m pretty thrilled the Chiefs drafted him, so I’m sticking with the pick here and adding him to my deep group and hoping he’ll stick as a nickel defender that can shut down the slot in the mold of Tyrann Mathieu. What I really love about Johnson is he’s athletic as hell and gets his hands on a ton of balls with his sticky coverage. I think Johnson is one of the bigger sleeper picks in this entire draft.
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