Kansas City Chiefs Add Depth In 2016 Mock Draft

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Oct 31, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Jalen Tabor (31) breaks up the pass to Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (26) as Florida Gators defensive back Brian Poole (24) intercepted the ball during the second half at EverBank Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 7 – Pick 28: Malcolm Mitchell, Wide Receiver (Georgia)

Again, the Chiefs have a slew of options at the wide receiver position, but creating a lot of depth at this position isn’t a bad thing. Eventually, one or two players may be able to separate themselves from the heard.

Malcolm Mitchell would give the Chiefs their second wide receiver from the University of Georgia in a second straight year and he could prove to be a valuable addition.

Last season, his senior season at Georgia, Mitchell caught 58 passes for 865 yards to go along with five touchdowns.

Malcolm Mitchell Combine Results

40 Yard Dash: 4.45 seconds*
Bench Press: 14 reps
Vertical Jump: 33.5 inches
Broad Jump: 129 inches
Three-Cone Drill: 6.94 seconds
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.34 seconds

(* indicates top performer)

NFL.com had this to say about the wide receiver from Georgia:

"Mitchell was hampered by injuries in the past and inconsistent quarterback play this year, but there is no doubting his ball skills and smoothness as a route runner. His speed is just average and he doesn’t get as much separation as teams like underneath, but he’s tough, can make contested catches and has the type of personal and football character that will have scouts pulling for him in their draft rooms. Mitchell will be a 24-year-old rookie."

He’s got a lot going for him in the character department also. He can compliment his speed with a good head on his shoulders. It’s appealing to get players that can come into camp as rookies and be leaders from the outset.

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