KC Chiefs Go With Safe Pick In 2016 Mock Draft

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May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a helmet and NFL shield logo before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

That puts an end to KC Kingdom’s second mock draft of the off-season. This draft saw the Chiefs take five offensive players and three defensive players.

For the most part in this draft I tried to pick the best players available at a position of need. Most of the time that ended up being the ‘safe’ pick.

While some of the players may not be flashy, I like the upside that players like Sharpe and Kearse carry with them. They could be underrated at their positions due to their size, one being over-sized and the other being under-sized, and the Chiefs may find a play maker on their hands.

With so many impending free agents on the defensive side of the ball it’s probably a concern that I didn’t pull more defensive players out of this class. I really do think the Chiefs will try and retain Eric Berry and Derrick Johnson.

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Looking at the corner backs that are available and assuming Sean Smith will likely be moving on, the Chiefs could go that direction in the second round rather than taking a defensive tackle. There are quite a few good corners coming out this year but will likely be snatched up by the end of the second round. With all of the rules being more and more pass friendly, good corner back play becomes more important.

There were some big reaches in this mock draft in the likes of Jake Coker and Keenan Reynolds. Coker brings championship experience with him. He won a national championship game as a starter for Alabama, but also got to experience championship football from the bench with Florida State. That kind of experience can be invaluable.

Reynolds doesn’t have the resume at his new position that you would like to see, but when the Division-I record holder is available with your last pick, why not take him?

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What do you think KC Chiefs fans? What picks do you love? What picks do you hate? Who would you like to see the Chiefs take in the upcoming draft? Let me know in the comments section below.

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