Kansas City Chiefs: Wish list for 2019 NFL Draft

Charles Omenihu, Defensive End, Texas

The Chiefs are going to need a defensive end to pair with second-year player Breeland Speaks and bust-so-far Tanoh Kpassagnon, especially after Dee Ford leaves in free agency after the 2019 season. Also, Andy Reid loves to draft defensive linemen in the first round, from his time with the Eagles, some of the names include Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Mike Patterson, Jerome McDougle and Brodrick Bunkley. The Chiefs first selection in the 2014 (second round) was defensive lineman Chris Jones.

Omenihu is a tall, lanky defender in the mold perhaps of a Jason Pierre-Paul. Raw, but with good athleticism and burst, he is at his best when asked to attack up the field. He might still be a year away, but Omenihu had a solid week of work during the Senior Bowl drills and did well in the game itself. Omenihu would be a nice fit along the new scheme defensive line and could be a solid two-way player for the Chiefs defense.

Jeffery Simmons, Defensive Tackle, Mississippi State

Jeffery Simmons entered the draft process as a surefire top 15 pick (assuming his off the field issues are cleared) before tearing a ligament in his knee during draft prep. That injury combined with an incident of striking a female in the summer before entering Mississippi State (2016) are concerns.

Perhaps a bit of a luxury pick for the Chiefs, as he is likely to miss a good portion if not the entirety of the upcoming season, Simmons is a talent usually not found at the bottom of the first round. However, if the Chiefs believe his off field issues are no longer a concern and that he will return to full form by his second year at the latest, Simmons could be a long-term steal for the Chiefs along their defensive interior.

Quick and disruptive with good power and ability to be a force against both the run and the pass, Simmons could be an intriguing name to watch during the draft process.