Kansas City Chiefs Add Depth In 2016 Mock Draft

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Sep 6, 2014; Lafayette, LA, USA; Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns quarterback Terrance Broadway (8) runs with the ball as Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defensive lineman Vernon Butler (9) reaches in for the tackle in the first half at Cajun Field. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2 – Pick 28: Vernon Butler, Defensive Tackle (Louisiana Tech)

This pick may not actually be a depth piece for the Chiefs and is probably actually a position of need. They did re-sign Jaye Howard, but so far Mike DeVito is a free agent and hasn’t been signed yet.

There is still a chance that a reunion could happen between the Chiefs and DeVito, but they’ve already pushed their cap room to it’s limits and seeking out a draft pick may prove to be both a cheaper and more long-term solution.

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The Chiefs could probably plug Vernon Butler in from day one and see him start to make an impact. It always seems to take defensive tackles a little while to catch up to the actual NFL game speed so he could experience some growing pains.

NFL.com had this to say about the defensive tackle:

"Athletic interior lineman with long arms and outstanding athleticism that allows him to work on offensive linemen with a combination of power and quickness. Butler has a raw but diverse skillset as a pass rusher that should excite NFL evaluators who see the potential of what he can be with more coaching and experience. With his effort and defensive ball awareness, his ceiling appears to be high with a chance to become a high-level starter for an odd or even front defense."

Vernon Butler Combine Results

40-Yard Dash: 5.33 seconds
Bench Press: 26 reps
Vertical Jump: 29.5 inches
Broad Jump: 104 inches
Three-Cone Drill: 7.82 seconds
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.76 seconds

Ultimately, Butler figures to be a very versatile and solid option on the defensive front. He’s recorded 104 total tackles in his last two seasons and has 22.5 tackles for a loss during that span. If his ability to get to the backfield translates to the NFL, the Chiefs could have a very stout defensive front in 2016.

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